[It Worked!] All keys lost for GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup, how to retrieve code?

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Quantumq
Member since December 2021 • 101 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Electriceel
Member • 113 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup key issues!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 80 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 74 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup this weekend.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 58 posts

Same problem on my GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Pickup. Watching for any working solutions.

May 03, 2025 Reply

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