GTA 4 Cheat Codes (2026) — PC, Xbox 360 & PS3
All 26 working cheat codes for Grand Theft Auto IV. Covers PC keyboard codes, Xbox 360 / Xbox One button combos, PS3 / PS4 button combos and in-game cell phone numbers. One-click copy included.
What Are GTA 4 Cheat Codes?
GTA 4 cheat codes are special phone numbers you dial using Niko Bellic’s in-game cell phone to instantly unlock weapons, restore health, spawn vehicles, and change wanted levels in Grand Theft Auto IV. Unlike older GTA games where you typed button combos blindly, GTA IV introduced a more immersive system — you actually open your phone, go to contacts, and dial a number.
Released in 2008 and still played by millions on PC via Steam, GTA IV remains one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the series. Its cheat system works on PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One (backward compatible), PS3, and the Complete Edition on PC.
How to Enter Cheat Codes in GTA 4
GTA IV uses an in-game phone system for all cheats on every platform. Here’s how to activate them:
📱 PC — In-Game Phone (Primary Method)
Press Up Arrow or Backspace to open Niko’s phone during gameplay. Navigate to Contacts, select the dial pad, and type the phone number. Press Call to activate. A message will confirm the cheat is active.
💻 PC — Keyboard Shortcut (Alternative)
On PC you can also use keyboard shortcuts during gameplay without opening the phone. Press the key combination listed for PC in the table below. This is faster but only works on keyboard.
🎮 Xbox 360 / Xbox One
Open the in-game phone by pressing Up on the D-pad. Navigate to the keypad and enter the phone number shown. Alternatively, enter the button combination quickly on your controller during gameplay — no pausing required.
🕹️ PlayStation 3
Open the phone with Up on the D-pad, then dial the number on the keypad. Or enter the button combo sequence directly during active gameplay using the face buttons and shoulder buttons.
All GTA 4 Cheat Codes — Interactive Table
Switch between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation using the platform tabs. All phone numbers work on every platform. Click ⎘ Copy to copy any code instantly. Filter by category to find what you need.
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⚠️ Cheats disable Achievements for the session. Save your game before activating. Does not work in multiplayer.
GTA 4 Cheat Codes by Category
Here’s what each category of GTA IV cheat does:
❤️ Health & Weapons Cheats (2 codes)
The health cheats restore Niko’s health and armor to maximum instantly. The combined health + armor + weapons cheat is one of the most useful in the game — dial 362-555-0100 to get a full loadout along with restored health. These are essential for surviving tough gunfights during missions.
🔫 Weapons Cheats (2 codes)
GTA IV has two weapon tier cheats. Tier 1 (486-555-0150) gives you a basic set including a pistol, shotgun, and SMG. Tier 2 (486-555-0100) upgrades you to advanced weapons like an assault rifle, combat sniper, and RPG. Enter the tier 2 cheat multiple times to get extra ammo.
🚗 Vehicles Cheats (6 codes)
Vehicle cheats let you instantly spawn cars, motorcycles, a helicopter, and a boat directly in front of you. The Annihilator helicopter (359-555-0100) is the most powerful spawn, giving you an armed military chopper. The Cognoscenti (227-555-0142) and SuperGT (227-555-0168) are great for quick fast travel across Liberty City.
⭐ Wanted Level Cheats (2 codes)
Dial 267-555-0100 to completely remove your wanted level and escape police instantly, or 267-555-0150 to raise it to maximum for a chaotic six-star chase. The clear wanted cheat is especially helpful after completing missions when police are still chasing you.
🌦️ Weather Cheats (3 codes)
GTA IV includes three weather cheats: sunny, overcast/cloudy, and stormy. Cycling through weather can dramatically change the atmosphere of Liberty City and affects visibility during missions or exploration.
🎲 Misc Cheats (11 codes)
Miscellaneous cheats include map changes, game modifiers, and special toggles like changing the wanted system behavior. Some of these were added in the Episodes from Liberty City DLC (The Lost and Damned / The Ballad of Gay Tony) and only work in those expansions.
Pro Tips for Using GTA 4 Cheat Codes
- Save before cheating. Cheats disable Achievements for the entire session. Saving before lets you reload a clean save if needed.
- Phone contacts save cheats. After dialing a cheat number once, it saves to your Contacts. Scroll to it and press Call to reactivate much faster.
- Weapon cheats give ammo too. Entering a weapon cheat you already have active will top up your ammo. Useful for extended firefights.
- Cheats don’t work in multiplayer. GTA IV’s Free Roam and all online modes block cheats entirely.
- Spawned vehicles despawn if you walk away. Vehicles spawned via cheats will disappear if you move too far from them before getting in.
- Some cheats are DLC-only. Several misc cheats only work in The Lost and Damned or The Ballad of Gay Tony DLC, not in the base GTA IV campaign.
- PC players can use keyboard shortcuts. On PC you can enter the full button combo on keyboard instead of opening the phone — it’s faster for commonly used cheats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GTA IV cheat codes answered:
Yes. All GTA IV cheat codes work on the PC version available on Steam, including the Complete Edition. On PC, open Niko’s phone using the Up Arrow key, navigate to the dial pad, and enter the phone number. Alternatively, you can enter the keyboard button combinations directly during gameplay without opening the phone. Both methods are confirmed working on the latest PC patch.
On console, press Up on the D-pad to open Niko’s phone. Then navigate right to the keypad/dial screen and type the cheat number. On PC, press the Up Arrow key or Backspace to open the phone. Go to the dial pad and type the number using your keyboard’s number keys. Press the green call button or Enter to activate the cheat.
The most common reasons cheats stop working in GTA IV are: (1) you are in a mission or cutscene — most cheats are disabled during active missions; (2) you are trying to use them in multiplayer, which blocks all cheats; (3) on PC, you may have a mod or trainer conflicting with the cheat system. Try loading a clean Story Mode save, exiting any active mission, and entering the cheat from free roam.
GTA IV is backward compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S through Microsoft’s backward compatibility program. The cheat codes work exactly the same as on Xbox 360 — use the same button combinations or dial the phone numbers. GTA IV is not officially available on PS4 or PS5 through backward compatibility, as Sony did not include PS3 backward compatibility in those consoles. You would need to play on PS3 for PlayStation cheats.
There are 26 cheat codes in GTA IV across all categories: 2 health/armor cheats, 2 weapons cheats, 6 vehicle spawn cheats, 2 wanted level cheats, 3 weather cheats, and 11 miscellaneous cheats. Some of the miscellaneous cheats are exclusive to the Episodes from Liberty City DLC — The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
The most useful GTA 4 cheat is 362-555-0100 — it restores full health AND armor AND gives you a weapons loadout in a single dial. For escaping trouble instantly, 267-555-0100 (clear wanted level) is a must-know. For exploration and fun, the Annihilator helicopter cheat (359-555-0100) lets you fly freely above Liberty City with a powerful armed chopper.
Last updated: May 2026 • All codes verified for GTA IV PC (Steam), Xbox 360, Xbox One (BC) and PS3 • Story Mode only
