[Solved] Where’s the code stored on a Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD smart key?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD

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Using this on my Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD now. Hope it works.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD.

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD. Trying this instead.

Really need the key code for my Chevrolet Truck Avalanche 4WD, thanks for sharing!

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