[Status: Resolved] How can I find my Chevrolet Silverado 1500's key code to program a new key?

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How can I access my Chevrolet Silverado 1500's key code to program new keys?

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Looking for the same thing for my Chevrolet Silverado 1500, hope someone can help.

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