[Verified] Where's the key code hidden on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular for key programming?

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How can I obtain my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular's key code to program a spare key?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

My 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regulars?

Fingers crossed this works for my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular too.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

Same problem on my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular. Watching for any working solutions.

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