If your fob is lost, you'll sob over cost

[NoMoGMPG]

Originally posted by PhilD:
Sounds like a bunch of misleading info and scare mongering.

I do not believe that dealers do not have the ability to make a new key without having to change the "computer". Although I'm sure someone will prove me wrong, although I'd still suspect the dealer was having one over on them.

Fortunately, GM use cheap keys, I've had several made by the dealer, when they didn't look in the center console for my key, at no cost and without changing the computer.

What is amazing I think, is that aftermarket alarm systems have offered many of the features only currently becoming OEM, for many years.

Not entirely accurate, Phil.

GM does have a few vehicles already with $100 transponder keys, just not in the truck platforms yet. The systems they are referring to are the keyless sytems that do not require the key to be inserted and rotated to activate the ignition. If the key that is mated to that specific body module cannot be provided, then for security reasons the module must be replaced along with the new keys to be programmed to the new body module. The module "code" is then linked to the manufacturer database. This is so that a lein holder, i.e. GMAC, can repossess the vehicle if necessary.