26 suburban key card

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What is this for?
Just to unlock the door or can you start it.

I have three remotes and I used the card to unlock the door and the car started saying it was driver number 3. But the remotes were inside.
I don’t know if I simply wasn’t far enough.
 

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Was this supposed to come standard with all 2026 models?

I did not get a keycard with my 2026 Tahoe Z71 purchase
 

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Did you ask your salesperson? What did the window sticker show?
Waiting a response from the sales person. Window sticker didnt mention it, however it also doesnt mention getting two sets of key fobs. So i doubt its something they would put on the sticker.

I even looked at a $99k High Country window sticker, it didnt mention anything about a key card. This thing has every option available.
 

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keycards are something new for 2026, you can get up to 8 per vehicle
so if it is used as a company vehicle up to 8 employee's can use the vehicle with just a keycard
 

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keycards are something new for 2026, you can get up to 8 per vehicle
so if it is used as a company vehicle up to 8 employee's can use the vehicle with just a keycard
Is it something that can be ordered or is it supposed to come with the vehicle?

I reached out to GM corporate and they keep telling me its only available on Cadillacs, even though there are multiple youtube videos of Tahoes using the key card
 

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Is it something that can be ordered or is it supposed to come with the vehicle?

I reached out to GM corporate and they keep telling me its only available on Cadillacs, even though there are multiple youtube videos of Tahoes using the key card
I don't know I would reach out to the local gm dealer (sales team), they get weekly, bi-weekly or monthly updates on what options are available
I would imagine it is a optional part.
 

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or the parts department, they can you tell if a keycard is compatible based on your vin number
looks like the card is NFC based and the sensor is in the door handle
 

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I have read this post but I don't see the answer: how do you use the key card and what does it do. I received one with my 2026 Yukon XL but there is nothing in the owner's manual that describes how to use.
 

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I am increasingly sure that the cards are just the first step in offering Apple CarKey via an OTA update.

 

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If you have a key card, you may be able to use an iPhone to unlock it from within the phone without using the app. It’s like a digital key.
 

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I have read this post but I don't see the answer: how do you use the key card and what does it do. I received one with my 2026 Yukon XL but there is nothing in the owner's manual that describes how to use.
you just tap it on the drivers door handle, get in, press and hold the brake pedal, start it, drive away.
 

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Does your window sticker say anything about it coming with a key card? Any packages that include it?
My 2026 RST came with two fobs and a card. My last Tahoe (2022) did not have a card but did have a weird slot for a card to the left of the steering wheel. My 2026 does not have the same slot. Go figure haha ‍
 

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