[Confirmed Fix] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD?

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Where's the key code stored in a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD for making new keys?

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Will this work for older Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WDs? Mine's a 2009.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD.

I’ve been locked out of my Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD all week. Hope this helps.

Following along—same issue with my Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD.

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD.

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