[Resolved] Need key code to program spare for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

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Waiting to see if this will work on my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck as well.

Appreciate any advice—my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck won’t recognize the key.

Really hoping this unlocks my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck's mystery code.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck.

Been stuck with my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck for weeks. This might be the fix.

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