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1999 GMC Jimmy
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Remote
Most popular GMC key typeMost Popular
1999 GMC Jimmy Remote KOBUT1BT
FCC IDKOBUT1BTPart #15732805Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
1999 GMC Jimmy Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 1999 GMC Jimmy remote is a separate piece from the key itself. The fob handles lock, unlock, trunk release, and panic. The ignition key has a transponder chip inside the head that talks to the immobilizer before the engine will run. Two separate things that both need to be right. A lot of owners focus on the fob when the real issue is the chip in the key blade. If the security light stays on solid or flashes after you turn the key, that is the immobilizer telling you it did not see a valid transponder signal, not a dead fob battery. The remote part of this setup can be reprogrammed onboard with the right sequence. The transponder side needs the proper equipment to write to it. Know which problem you actually have before you spend money on the wrong fix.
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Out in Rancho Del Oro, I got a call from a hiking guide whose 1999 GMC Jimmy was sitting in a dirt lot with no key. Said it must have come out of his pocket somewhere on the trail. He had already called another locksmith who told him the ignition would need to be drilled and replaced, and the quote was steep enough that he figured a second opinion was worth it.

I drove out, pulled up next to the Jimmy in the lot, and got to work on the door lock. I decoded the lock mechanically, reading each wafer position inside the cylinder without touching or damaging anything. That gave me the exact cut depths I needed. I cut a replacement key blade on site, built out the transponder, and programmed it through the OBD port. Then I handled the remote separately, pairing the four-button fob to the vehicle as part of the all-keys-lost procedure.

The whole thing took about 45 minutes. No drilling, no cylinder replacement, no new ignition assembly. His original lock worked with the new key exactly as it always had.

He asked what the other locksmith would have left him with. I told him a new ignition that did not match his door locks and a bill that reflected the labor of tearing things apart. He nodded and said that tracked.

The dealer was not even in the conversation. They were two hours away and would have needed an appointment.

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Marianne S.
Dec 2022
★★★★★

“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Alexx C.
Dec 2025
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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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GMC Jimmy Mobile Service FAQ

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Why does GMC key replacement cost so much?
On a 1999 Jimmy, it is not as bad as people expect once they actually call around. The key has a transponder chip inside the head that has to be programmed to the vehicle's immobilizer, and the remote fob is a separate programmable unit on top of that. Two things to program, not one. Where costs balloon on GMC key jobs is usually on newer trucks where the manufacturer has moved programming behind tools that only dealers can access. The 1999 Jimmy predates a lot of that lockdown, so a qualified mobile locksmith can handle it on site without factory-level credentials. The dealer markup on labor is real, but on a truck this age the work itself is accessible. Call us and we will tell you exactly what is involved before you commit to anything.
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