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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key HYQ1AA
FCC IDHYQ1AAPart #13508280Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key HYQ1EA
FCC IDHYQ1EAPart #13529633Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key HYQ1AA
FCC IDHYQ1AAPart #13584502Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key HYQ1AA
FCC IDHYQ1AAPart #13584512Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key HYQ1AA
FCC IDHYQ1AAPart #13591388Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #B119-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote M3N-32337100
FCC IDM3N-32337100Part #13577766Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote M3N-32337200
FCC IDM3N-32337200Part #13577762Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote M3N-32337100
FCC IDM3N-32337100Part #13577770Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote M3N-32337100
FCC IDM3N-32337100Part #13577771Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The proximity fobs for your 2015-2020 Tahoe come in two frequencies: HYQ1AA at 315 MHz and HYQ1EA at 433 MHz. They look identical and share the same shell and HU100 emergency blade, but the internals are different. We match by VIN to get the right one.
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A customer at her home in San Ysidro had a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe with a cracked flip key. The shell had split at the hinge and the blade was wobbling loose. She went to the dealer and they quoted $437 for a complete new key, cut and programmed. What they didn't mention is that her chip and circuit board were perfectly fine. She just needed a new shell and a fresh blade.

Your Tahoe uses a Smart Key, which is a plastic housing with 6 buttons on the face, a flip-out blade that locks into position when you press the release, a CR2032 battery inside for the remote functions, and an ID46 transponder chip that communicates with the car's immobilizer every time you start it.

I met her at her garage near Beyer Blvd and brought replacement flip key shells and my B106 Lishi to verify the blade cut was still accurate before swapping shells. Her fob, FCC ID HYQ1AA, had the same cracking pattern I see on dozens of Chevy flip keys. The plastic fatigues at the hinge after a few years of pocket carry. I moved her working circuit board and chip into a fresh shell, cut a new blade to match, and tested everything.

She paid about $254. The dealer wanted $437 for a full replacement when all she needed was a shell swap. The electronics inside were fine.

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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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Chevrolet Tahoe Mobile Service FAQ

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Why is Chevrolet key replacement so expensive?
Modern Chevrolets use GM theft deterrent systems that require security relearn procedures and professional diagnostic tools. Older Passlock and PK3 systems need 30-minute relearn cycles. Newer push-to-start smart key systems require online security access through GM ACDelco TDS with paid subscriptions. A 3-day GDS2 license alone costs dealers 62 dollars. That subscription overhead, plus the fob, cutting, and programming labor, is why Chevy dealers quote 350 to 600 for a single key. The security technology is real, but the dealer markup does not have to be.
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