Spare tire Key lock ate my key :(

[onepoorpilot]

beware of your spare tire key locks... I stuck my ignition key into mine and it broke my only key to my truck. $50 to get a new one made off the VIN.

To say the least I had to use a sawzall and cut the lock off to get to my spare...

took the spare tire off of the spare rim and now I have winter wheels!
(only had to buy 3 new wrangler ats's, I know, im cheap)

CRAGAR SOFT 8S 17X8 (WRANGLER ATS TIRES 265/70/17) WITH BLACK LUGS AND PAINTED ROTOR CENTERS

 

[JochenWoern]

beware of your spare tire key locks... I stuck my ignition key into mine and it broke my only key to my truck. $50 to get a new one made off the VIN.

To say the least I had to use a sawzall and cut the lock off to get to my spare...

took the spare tire off of the spare rim and now I have winter wheels!
(only had to buy 3 new wrangler ats's, I know, im cheap)

CRAGAR SOFT 8S 17X8 (WRANGLER ATS TIRES 265/70/17) WITH BLACK LUGS AND PAINTED ROTOR CENTERS

Sorry to hear about your dilemma . I use my spare lock quite frequently, as I check the spare regularly to make sure it is in good shape in case it will be needed.

I NEVER had an issue with my lock. Wonder if it is different from an NBS to an NNBS truck.

And another valuable lesson learned, right? DON'T wait until you DESPERATELY need a spare key and will have to run to the dealer and pay 50 Bucks for it. My spare key came from the ACE hardware store for $4.50. Only difference, NO "GMC" engraved on top of the key.

 

[domin8]

Spare key, riiiiggggghhhhtttt. That's a good one.

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[soulsea]

JW, the NNBS keys are chipped.

 

[JochenWoern]

JW, the NNBS keys are chipped.

Thanks Serge. This would answer the question.

 

[AmazinglySmooth]

JW, the NNBS keys are chipped.

The chip is required to even to remove the spare?

 

[soulsea]

I dunno, my hybrid doesn't have a spare.

I was planning to learn the process when I get the Denali delivered.

 

[JochenWoern]

I dunno, my hybrid doesn't have a spare.

I was planning to learn the process when I get the Denali delivered.

Why does the Hybrid not have a spare??????? Do Hybrids not get flats? Something I am not aware off?

 

[soulsea]

They don't have a spare for weight saving/fuel efficiency reasons, a lot of other GM vehicles don't have a spare for the same reasons or if they have GM performance dual exhaust. They come with an emergency tire repair/inflation kit stored where the jack is stored.

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[JochenWoern]

They don't have a spare for weight saving/fuel efficiency reasons, a lot of other GM vehicles don't have a spare for the same reasons or if they have GM performance dual exhaust. They come with an emergency tire repair/inflation kit stored where the jack is stored.

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I see, thanks Serge.

 

[edgaranah1]

This happened to me about 3 weeks ago. My ignition key wouldn't unlock the dam spare lock. Luckily it didn't brake though. Had my truck towed when I got home I had to take the bumper cover off to get the lock out. Now I have to go get a key made for it. Dam I wonder if this is only for the yukons haven't heard it happen on any tahoes. .

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[onepoorpilot]

The $50 was for the chip key. You have to program the key to your vehicle afterwards which takes forever. I wish they would just make a deep well in the trunk instead of putting it under the vehicle where its exposed to the harsh winter weather. My yukon is an 07 and the spare tire looked as if it came off of a jeep from vietnam. SawZall cut the lock right off, the GM dealer had never heard of a lock fail like that.. just like they had never seen a cracked dash which Ill never get fixed