Spare ignition key?

[tom3]

Looking to get a spare key for the 2019 Tahoe. Don't see any chip or anything in this key, just grooves. Anybody had one made for this series SUV or truck? Dealer only or can a lock shop cut the grooves for this?

Thanks.

 

[OR VietVet]

Dealer or lock shop. Do not, I repeat, do not go to a hardware store for a key cut. Plus, when leaving after cutting key, try it/them out to make sure they work.

 

[OklabyGodhoma]

Your key should have a + inside a circle stamped into the metal. That stamp indicates it has a chip. You can find OEM keys on eBay just make sure the blank key you purchase has the stamp on it. Then when you get it take it to a key shop and have them cut it for you. After that you will still need to "pair" it to your system. Instructions to do that can be found elsewhere on this forum. Of course you could buy a key from a stealership or the key shop but why pay all that extra money?

 

[gooffeyguy]

I have a plain, non-chipped key that's just flat (no thick plastic around the head) that I keep in my wallet just in case I lock my keys/fob in the car. When used on the door to open, it sets the horn honking but I can stop it by pressing the unlock button on the remote once inside.