Hi everyone. I purchased a 2021 Yukon with a roof rack installed. The roof rack did not come with a key and the GM dealership is not able to provide a replacement. Lock is stamped J03. In desperate need of a key. I’ll PayPal or Venmo someone $50 to make me a copy of your key.
Roof Rack Replacement Key
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StephenPT
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I'm really surprised that the dealership said they can't get you a replacement key. It's a GM branded accessory and the dealership should provide warranty/service for it. I might try calling a few other dealers just to see if you get the same story.
A few years back my family was given a Sears (Thule) roof cargo box. The keys were missing, but I found a locksmith on E-Bay that was selling pre-cut keys for cargo boxes. I found the number on the lock cylinder, ordered two keys and they work great.
Another option would be to contact Etrailer.com They have great customer service and deal with roof rails, cargo boxes, etc. Chances are those roof rails are made by someone like Thule or Yakima and then rebranded as GM. You might be able to get a replacement key through them...
A few years back my family was given a Sears (Thule) roof cargo box. The keys were missing, but I found a locksmith on E-Bay that was selling pre-cut keys for cargo boxes. I found the number on the lock cylinder, ordered two keys and they work great.
Another option would be to contact Etrailer.com They have great customer service and deal with roof rails, cargo boxes, etc. Chances are those roof rails are made by someone like Thule or Yakima and then rebranded as GM. You might be able to get a replacement key through them...
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I'll look to see what my keys say. I'm assuming it'll need to match the J03 code yours has?
Thank you, Stephen. I will try contacting ETrailer.
Yes sir. The lock cylinder on the roof rack is stamped with the key code. It will be a J01 - J09.
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Just checked, mine are NOT stamped J03. Sorry.
I had the same issue with my 22 Yukon except my key code was different. I went to the dealer and they ordered a set of keys for $8. I’d reach out to another dealership maybe…
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Locksmith.
Not to drudge up an old thread.
Has anyone been able to remove the lock core and replace it with something else? I'm curious what brand the lock is and if that's an option. The fact that GM only has 9 keys, anyone can go buy all 9 for $100 and it's printed on the outside bugs me a little bit.
Has anyone been able to remove the lock core and replace it with something else? I'm curious what brand the lock is and if that's an option. The fact that GM only has 9 keys, anyone can go buy all 9 for $100 and it's printed on the outside bugs me a little bit.
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BlaineBug
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Catalytic converters are a lot more worthwhile for a thief rather than stealing roof rack crossbars. I haven't heard of that kind of crime yet.
It all depends on what’s locked to your rack and how much you value it
BlaineBug
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I suppose if you had a cargo box mounted to the crossbars filled with gold bullion. Although breaking into a plastic box still sounds like less of a pain!
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1/8” drill bit on a cordless drill and a flat blade screwdriver is just as effective as using a key on 90% of the locks (any type of lock) out there so honestly nothing is safe. I worked at a lock shop for 8 years and know for a fact that locks only keep honest people out
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That is true. A good kick or a shove can defeat all homeowner locks. But some thieves prefer a less than destructive entry method too.
Does anyone know who makes the roof rack? I just had the key get stuck in mine and in twisting it and turning it I broke the key off. I will likley need a new lock core. Anyone have any idea who makes it? I can't seem to find any lock cores online that look similar to the one on the bars.
I have had zero luck. Looks to be a proprietary lock core. I was on the path of trying to change it out to either Thule or Yakima with no luck.
My only other option is to sell them to someone who does not care about multiple keys and I’ll grab a set from one of the big companies.
Thanks. Sucks. I am scheduled for a service appointment tomorrow so I am going to ask the service department too. I may just need to buy new bars.
I am going on a long road trip Tuesday and was putting these back on and the key broke off as I got extremely frustrated and couldn't get the key out for over an hour. Now I can clamp them on but the lock doesn't work. I am concerned about the bars staying put without the lock functioning.
