[Solved] How to read key code from GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup ignition

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Whitenoise
Member since March 2023 • 23 posts

Looking for my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 513 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Lightspeed
Member • 27 posts

Trying this on my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup later. Will report back.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 138 posts

Been stuck with my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 66 posts

Still can’t find the code for my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup. This might do it.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 93 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup for days.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 105 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 127 posts

This is exactly what I need for my GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Pickup, thanks for posting!

January 18, 2025 Reply

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