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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Transponder Key
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Rancho Bernardo CA
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Transponder Key
Most popular Chevrolet key typeMost Popular
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60270
FCC IDOUC60270Part #15913427Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60221OUC60270
FCC IDOUC60221OUC60270Part #15857839Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60270
FCC IDOUC60270Part #OUC60221Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60221
FCC IDOUC60221Part #15857835Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60270
FCC IDOUC60270Part #15913420Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Tahoe uses a transponder key that needs to be both cut and programmed to the vehicle before the engine will run. The transponder chip inside communicates with the immobilizer during startup, and if the signal isn't recognized, the security light stays on and the engine won't crank past a few seconds. One thing worth knowing: GM trucks from this era often have an onboard relearn sequence that works when you already have at least one working key. If you're down to zero keys, that sequence is off the table and you need a tech with the right OBD-based programming tool. Also, the key blank for this generation of Tahoe shares a lot of overlap with other full-size GM trucks from the same platform years, so a well-stocked locksmith is almost always going to have the right blank ready to go without ordering anything.
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I got a call from a guy at his apartment complex in Westwood, over in Rancho Bernardo. He'd lost his only key a couple days before and had already been through the dealer conversation. They told him to tow it in and quoted him a wait on parts plus shop time. He didn't have a spare, so towing was the only way to get it there. He called me mostly because he didn't want to pay a tow truck on top of everything else.

I parked next to his Tahoe and started by decoding the door lock cylinder to get the exact cut specs. That's the cleanest way to do it on a vehicle that won't start, no guessing. Once I had the cut data, I ran a new blade and checked it in the door before touching the ignition. Key turned smooth.

Then came the programming. OBD port, the right GM software, a few minutes of communication with the vehicle, and the immobilizer accepted the new transponder. Security light off. Engine started on the first try.

He said the dealer quote was enough to make him consider just leaving the Tahoe parked for a while. He didn't have to do that. The whole job was done in his parking lot in under 45 minutes, for a fraction of what they wanted, with no tow involved.

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Chevrolet Tahoe Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Chevrolet dealer to get a replacement key for my 2008 Tahoe?
No. A mobile locksmith with the right GM-compatible programming equipment can cut and program a transponder key on site, wherever the vehicle is. The 2008 Tahoe does not require dealer-exclusive access or any manufacturer security portal to complete a key replacement. Some locksmiths will turn down the job because they don't carry the tooling for GM trucks, but that's a them problem, not a vehicle limitation. The right shop handles it in one visit without you ever moving the car.
What exactly is a transponder key and why does it have to be programmed?
How long does the dealer actually take for a key replacement on one of these?
My 2008 Tahoe cranks but stalls out almost immediately after starting. The security light is on. Is this a key issue?
I have one working key. Can I program a second key myself without any tools?
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