[Resolved] Key code not working on my GMC V15 Pickup 4WD

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my GMC V15 Pickup 4WD?

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Just tried this on my GMC V15 Pickup 4WD—anyone else have success?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 GMC V15 Pickup 4WD?

I have a 2011 GMC V15 Pickup 4WD, will this method work for that year?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start GMC V15 Pickup 4WDs?

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a GMC V15 Pickup 4WD?

Following along—same issue with my GMC V15 Pickup 4WD.

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