2013 GMC Savana
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Q: What is a transponder key?

A transponder key is the type of key your 2013 GMC Savana uses. It contains a programmed transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle's GM Theft Deterrent system to authorize the engine to start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. Without proper programming to your truck's BCM, even a perfectly cut key will be rejected by the security system. We program everything on site so your new key works exactly like the original.

Q: How long does the dealer process take for GMC key replacement?

Longer than most GMC owners expect. A Yukon XL owner who trailered the truck to the dealer on Friday did not get the key programmed until the following Monday because the right electrical tech was not available over the weekend. Another GMC owner was told key reprogramming would take "2 hours," but the dealer actually finished it in about 30 minutes, which shows how inflated dealer time estimates can be. Even when the work is fast, getting on the schedule and getting the right tech in the bay adds days. With EZ Car Keyz, the job is done in one visit at your location in Carpinteria (Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve area).

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2013 GMC Savana key?

The FCC ID is GQ43VT17T, OUC60221, OUC60270. This identifier on the back of your key fob tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs on the first attempt. GMC shares many fob part numbers with Chevrolet across the same platforms, so having the FCC ID prevents mismatches between similar-looking remotes.

Q: What areas do you cover?

We cover all of Carpinteria (Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve area) and surrounding communities. Our mobile service comes directly to your location whether you are at home, at work, or on the side of the road. GMC owners in our area do not need to arrange a tow or sit in a dealer waiting room. A 2013 Terrain owner who was stranded with a dead transponder key was told the only options were towing to the dealer or calling a mobile locksmith with programming tools. We bring the equivalent equipment to you.

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Need your key replaced today? We offer same-day mobile service with an average arrival time of 20-30 minutes. Most keys are cut and programmed in under 45 minutes.

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FCC IDGQ43VT17TPart #15913421Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote Start✓ Yes

FCC IDOUC60221Part #15857835Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

FCC IDOUC60270Part #15913420Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

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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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2013 GMC Savana Transponder key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Here's what you're actually paying for when you get a 2013 GMC Savana key replaced. Three things. The physical key blank with the correct blade profile and remote housing. The precision cut so the blade fits your car's locks exactly. And the transponder programming so the immobilizer recognizes the new key and allows the engine to start. The dealer charges 221 for those three things. I charge around 105.

A traveling nurse staying at an extended stay hotel in Carpinteria had her only GMC key die on her late one night. She was on a contract assignment, didn't know any local shops, and the hotel front desk handed her the dealer's number. The dealer said to tow the car in, they could look at it the next afternoon, and quoted 221 plus the tow. She found me online and called.

I met her in the hotel lot that same night. Her transponder key uses a proximity system where the car detects the fob wirelessly. I connected through the OBD port and used my VVDI Key Tool to generate a new key matched to her vehicle's body control module. Her fob, FCC ID , has buttons including remote start.

Component one, the blank: about $35 in my cost. Component two, the cut: done on my machine in the van. Component three, the programming: 25 minutes through OBD. Her total was 105. The dealer was charging 221 for those same three things plus making her wait a day and pay for a tow.

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Ezra M.

Oct 2025

★★★★★

“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”

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Alan C.

Jan 2025

★★★★★

“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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Gordon H.

Dec 2020

★★★★★

“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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Do I have to go to the GMC dealer to get a replacement key?▼

No. A qualified mobile locksmith can cut and program a transponder key for your 2013 GMC Savana right where the vehicle sits. Some locksmiths may tell you the newer encrypted GMC fobs can only be done at the dealer. A 2022 Tahoe/Yukon owner was told by two locksmiths it "can't be done, something about the program being encrypted." While some 2023 and 2024 GM trucks do have restricted programming paths, a locksmith with the right tools and credentials can handle most GMC models without a dealer visit.

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