2006 GMC Envoy
New Key From Scratch On-Site in Santa Barbara County

Q: Is a locksmith cheaper than the GMC dealer?

On GMC vehicles, yes. GMC dealers charge $250 to $550 or more for a single key replacement depending on the model and key type. A Terrain owner was quoted over $1,500 when the anti-theft system locked up and the dealer insisted on replacing the BCM. In a separate case, a AAA-contracted locksmith did two chip keys on a GM vehicle for $325 total when the dealer wanted $900 for the same work. We use professional grade programming tools and OEM spec keys but without the dealer overhead, which is where most of that markup goes.

Q: Does the price include cutting and programming?

Yes. Our price covers the key blank, cutting the mechanical blade, programming the transponder chip to your GMC's Theft Deterrent system, syncing the remote functions, and testing before we leave. GMC dealers break this into separate charges. A 2021 Yukon SLT owner saw the fob at almost $300 and programming as a separate $250 line item. A Sierra 1500 AT4 owner paid $150 just for programming during an oil change because he already had the fob. With us it is one price for everything, done at your location.

Q: What battery does the 2006 GMC Envoy key fob use?

The 2006 GMC Envoy uses a CR2032 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. If your existing fob is losing range or acting inconsistent, a new battery is the first thing to check before assuming the key needs to be replaced.

Q: Do you charge a trip fee or service call fee?

No. The price we quote includes mobile service to your location anywhere in Santa Barbara by Lobero Theatre. No trip fee, no mileage add-on, no service call charge. GMC dealers require the vehicle at their service bay for immobilizer programming, which means arranging a tow if you have no working key. A Yukon XL owner who trailered their truck to the dealer ended up without the vehicle from Friday through Monday while they waited for an electrical tech. We come to you and the price stays the same.

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2006 GMC Envoy
Key Options

All keys lost? We make new keys from scratch on-site

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On older GMCs with a traditional key ignition, the 'SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT' message is almost always a Passlock sensor or ignition housing issue, not a bad key. The fix is a sensor repair and relearn, not a new key.

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Save 40-60% on Your GMC Envoy Key

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2006 GMC Envoy Remote Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

If you're reading this because you have zero keys for your 2006 GMC Envoy and need help right now, here's what to do. First, find your VIN. It's a 17-character code on the bottom left of your windshield on the driver's side, also on your registration and insurance card. Second, have your ID ready because I need to verify ownership before making any key. Third, know where the car is and whether you can stay with it. Then call me.

A late-shift warehouse worker called from a dark strip mall lot in Santa Barbara at almost 10pm. He was pretty panicked. His only key to his Envoy was gone. He couldn't find it anywhere. He didn't have his registration on him, couldn't remember what a VIN was, and was about to call a tow truck just to get the car somewhere safe for the night.

I walked him through it on the phone. I told him to look through the windshield at the base of the glass on the driver's side, and he found the VIN. I told him his insurance app probably had his registration info, and it did. With the VIN, I already knew his key type and could prep the right blank and chips before arriving. I used my VVDI Key Tool to generate a fresh transponder matched to his vehicle's body control module. His fob, FCC ID MYT3X6898B, was a 3-button remote that I built and programmed under the parking lot lights. He calmed down a lot once I told him I was on my way with everything I needed.

He drove home that night. His total was 95. The dealer would have charged 202 plus a tow, and they were closed anyway. The VIN is the single most useful piece of information you can give me. It tells me the key type, the immobilizer generation, the programming method, and what I need to bring. Text it to me before I arrive and the job gets faster.

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2006 GMC Envoy

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GMC Owners Rescued and Reviewed

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Alan C.

Jan 2025

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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Guillermo C.

Dec 2025

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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Diya M.

Jan 2025

★★★★★

“Fast, affordable, and a great price. Marco did an amazing job and made a key for our Nissan Kicks quickly and professionally. Everything worked perfectly.”

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2006 GMC Envoy Pricing Questions

Pricing, process, and what's included

How much does a 2006 GMC Envoy key replacement cost?▼

With EZ Car Keyz, a remote for the 2006 GMC Envoy runs around $95. That covers the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The GMC dealer typically charges $202 or more once you factor in the fob, programming labor, and any diagnostic fees. A 2021 Yukon SLT owner was quoted almost $300 for the fob and another $250 for programming, totaling about $550 for a single key. Our price on the phone is what you pay, everything included.

Is a locksmith cheaper than the GMC dealer?▼

Does the price include cutting and programming?▼

What battery does the 2006 GMC Envoy key fob use?▼

Do you charge a trip fee or service call fee?▼

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