[Completed] Need help: how to unlock a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier without the ignition code

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Need my 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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I have the same 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier and I'm also trying to find the key code.

I have a 2011 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier, will this method work for that year?

My 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Trying this on my 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier later. Will report back.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier for a while.

Really need the key code for my 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier, thanks for sharing!

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