[Completed] Need key code after valet lost keys to Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Pickup

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Need my Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Pickup's key code to program a new transponder key

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Trying to figure this out for my Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Pickup too!

I have a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Pickup, will this method work for that year?

My Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Pickup just blinks. I think this might fix it.

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