[Confirmed] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?

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Same issue here with my 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, let me know if it works.

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