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Chevrolet Tahoe Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Chevrolet Tahoe? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
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Chevrolet keys & fobs
Tahoe
- Years
- 2007-2024
- Generations
- 3
- FCC IDs
- 4
For Chevrolet Tahoe key replacement around McKinney and nearby cities in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, the year decides the key. 2007-2014 Tahoes use a key with a separate keyless remote, and 2015-2020 and 2021-2024 models run a proximity smart fob. Apex Locksmith Pros handles both the cutting and the immobilizer programming for your Tahoe on-site, working from the VIN, so there is no dealer trip. You receive the flat total on the phone before we dispatch anyone, with no call-out fee.
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Tahoe FCC IDsSecond Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
What Key Does the Chevrolet Tahoe Use?
The Tahoe's key tech depends on the year. Older Tahoes (roughly 2007-2014) use a transponder key with a cut blade and a chip in the head that the truck has to recognize before it'll crank. The 2015-2020 Tahoe runs a flip-style remote with a transponder on base trims, and a proximity smart fob (push-to-start) with a hidden emergency blade on LT/LTZ/Premier trims. The 2021+ Tahoe is all proximity smart fobs with push-button start. Every one of these has to be programmed to your specific VIN, and proximity fobs also need to be synced to the truck's body control module, which is why a blank fob off the shelf won't start it. We cut the metal blade and program the electronics on-site with our Autel IM508 gear.
The most common Tahoe call
A common one on the 2015-2020 Tahoe smart fobs is worn-out buttons and a dying coin-cell battery. The fob feels mushy, the remote start range drops, and eventually push-to-start throws a "No Remote Detected" message even with the fob in the cab. Sometimes it's just a dead CR2032 battery and a fresh one fixes it. If the buttons are cracked or water got in, the fob shell is shot and you need a replacement programmed to the truck. We can swap the battery or cut and program a new proximity fob on the spot and tell you which one you're dealing with before you pay for a part you don't need.
Chevrolet Tahoe Key Fob FCC IDs
Flip your fob over: the FCC ID is printed on the back of the case. Find it below, or just read it to our dispatcher. It tells us the exact remote your Chevrolet Tahoe takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2014 | Separate keyless remote | OUC60270 |
| 2015-2020 | Proximity smart fob | HYQ1AA, HYQ1EA |
| 2021-2024 | Proximity smart fob | YG0G21TB2 |
Trim and market can change the fob, and several IDs often fit one model year. We confirm the exact part by VIN on every job, so a mismatched guess never reaches your driveway.
Not sure if yours is a transponder key, flip remote or smart fob? Our car key types guide shows every kind with photos.
How We Make a Tahoe Key at Your Car
Four steps, all at your location. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
- 1
Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
- 2
We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
- 3
Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
- 4
Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the Tahoe before the tech leaves.
Chevrolet Tahoe key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
What Do Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Ask?
Straight answers for Chevrolet Tahoe owners in McKinney and nearby cities: which key your car uses, what to have ready and how on-site programming works.
Yes. An all-keys-lost Tahoe is still a driveway job for us. We pull the key code from your VIN, cut a fresh blade, and program the transponder key or proximity fob to the truck so it'll start. It takes a bit longer than adding a spare since the system has to be reset, but you don't need to tow it anywhere.
It depends on the year and whether it's a transponder key, flip remote, or push-to-start proximity fob. Smart fobs on the newer Tahoes cost more than a basic transponder key. Across the board we come in well under dealer pricing, and we cut and program at your location instead of you waiting at the service counter. Tell us your year and trim and we'll quote it before we roll out.
Often it's just the CR2032 coin battery inside the proximity fob, especially on 2015 and newer models. Try the backup: hold the fob against the start button and press to start, which most Tahoes allow as a passive read. If that works, you need a battery. If a fresh battery doesn't fix it, the fob may have failed and we can program a replacement on-site.
Yes. A 2016 Tahoe splits by trim: LT and Premier run a proximity smart fob with a hidden blade, base trucks a flip-style transponder remote, both programmed at the truck. The 2007-2014 chipped blade keys and the all-fob 2021s are covered too. Any Tahoe year, just have the VIN ready when you call.
It depends on the year. 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe: OUC60270; 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: HYQ1AA or HYQ1EA; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe: YG0G21TB2. The ID is printed on the back of your fob case. Trim and market can change it, so we confirm the exact part by VIN before the van rolls out.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
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