[Method] I need to recover my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier's key code

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Where's the key code stored in a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier for making new keys?

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I’ve been locked out of my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier all week. Hope this helps.

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