Lost key, need help.

Joy123 · June 7, 2021

Hi everyone! I'm in crisis and need help! I have lost my key fob from my 2019 Sierra, I contacted dealer and they quoted like $600. plus gotta tow the car there!!! This is way too expensive... Any cheaper solutions that anyone has come across maybe? Any advice highly appreciated! Thanks in advance

slj2008 · June 7, 2021

1 hour ago, Joy123 said:

Hi everyone! I'm in crisis and need help! I have lost my key fob from my 2019 Sierra, I contacted dealer and they quoted like $600. plus gotta tow the car there!!! This is way too expensive... Any cheaper solutions that anyone has come across maybe? Any advice highly appreciated! Thanks in advance

When you got your new truck - should have two keys . with a plastic tag with your key code , check glove box.

newdude · June 7, 2021

3 hours ago, Joy123 said:

Hi everyone! I'm in crisis and need help! I have lost my key fob from my 2019 Sierra, I contacted dealer and they quoted like $600. plus gotta tow the car there!!! This is way too expensive...

Shouldn't have lost your only key then...

The remote is $160, the mechanical key that goes inside it is $56. If they are charging you $600 for two new keys plus programming, the price is right. If that's for just one key, find a different dealer. It sounds like they've quoted for doing both.

There is no way for you to learn just one new key on your own as the manual learn procedure REQUIRES two keys, so you'd have to order two of them if you wanted to save on the labor (100-140 depending on your dealer's rate).

Joy123 · June 10, 2021

Hi again everyone,

I wanted to post and update about what I found out.

Thanks for advance, but I had only one key and lost it. Not a nice situation to be in and unfortunately, its expensive to get a replacement key.

This is why you should know a few things before you make your decision.

There are 3 options to get a replacement key (for key fobs and transponder keys)

1.Call an automotive locksmith- the easiest and fastest and most chances, the cheapest as well. Here is the number I used for a company that work all around, give them a call and ask hopefully they have someone in your area: 800-223-1453. If not, try a few local locksmiths to get a quote from.

2.Tow the car to the dealer.

3.Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).

Here is the link to read more:

https://lost-car-keys-replacement.com/gmc/sierra/

don’t forget to mention to them all these details to make sure they have the right key for you.

1.Year, make and model of the car

2.Your exact location including street address and zip (for the locksmith to find you easily)

3.VIN number of the car located on the dashboard – very important

4.Make sure you can show them proof of ownership – otherwise they will not make you a new replacement key.

Now, maybe the most important thing, which is the cost

There are 3 main types of keys:

Non-chip keys: for older models – very old keys around 1998 and older. Most chances not relevant to you.

Transponder chip keys – have hidden chip inside – so make sure the locksmith have the tools to program the key for you.

Remote Key fob – push to start – chances are that this is the type of key you have. Very common for most makes and models made after 2010 or so.

The average cost is somewhere between $220-$400. Of course, do your research, this is only relevant for what I checked!

Here is the link for some additional information:

https://lost-car-keys-replacement.com/blog/car-keys-replacement-cost/

don’t be lazy, believe me there is a huge difference between the dealer and locksmith. And, maybe the most important thing: ASK TO GET A SPARE KEY AS WELL!