[It Worked!] Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

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Where's the key code hidden on my 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 for key programming?

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Why is finding a key code on a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 this hard?!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.

My 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 key code too.

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