[Free Tool] My 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab key was cloned but code still needed?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab

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Waiting to see if this will work on my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab as well.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab.

Looking for the same thing for my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab, hope someone can help.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab!

Looking for the same thing for my 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab, hope someone can help.

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