2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
Mobile Key Replacement in Ventura County

Q: What is a transponder key?

A transponder key is the type of key your 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe uses. It contains a programmed chip that communicates with your vehicle theft deterrent system to verify it is an authorized key before the engine will start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions depending on your trim level. Without proper programming and security relearn, even a perfectly cut key will not start your Chevrolet.

Q: Why does the dealer take so long on Chevrolet keys?

Multiple factors stack up. The fob may need to be ordered if it is not in stock. The vehicle has to be in the service bay for programming. GM security relearn procedures have mandatory wait cycles built into the system, with 30-minute cycles on older Passlock platforms and 12-minute cycles on newer smart key systems. Dealers also charge for online security access through GM ACDelco TDS, which they bill as diagnostic labor. One owner was quoted 2 hours. The work took 30 minutes. We cut all of that out and do the job at your vehicle.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe key?

The FCC ID is OUC60270, OUC60221OUC60270, OUC60221. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. Having this number ready when you call speeds up the process and confirms we are bringing the right key to your location.

Q: Is same-day service available for all-keys-lost?

Yes, for most Chevrolet models. We carry common Chevy key blanks on our truck and have the GM programming tools to handle most all-keys-lost situations the same day you call. The full AKL process on older GM systems includes a mandatory 30-minute security relearn. On newer 2021-plus smart key platforms, we work through a 12-minute security access cycle, then program at least two keys as GM requires. Total on-site time for AKL typically runs 30 to 60 minutes. Dealers cannot do same-day AKL when fobs need to be ordered.

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FCC IDOUC60270Part #15913427Buttons6BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote Start✓ Yes

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Remote OUC60221OUC60270

FCC IDOUC60221OUC60270Part #15857839Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote Start✓ Yes

FCC IDOUC60221Part #15857835Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

FCC IDOUC60270Part #15913420Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

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Your 2007-2014 Tahoe uses a PK3+ transponder key, same system as the Silverado and GMC Yukon from the same years. All-keys-lost is a 30-minute on-board relearn. Having one working key cuts that down to about 10 minutes.

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My van has everything I need to replace a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe key without a shop. I carry GM key blanks in both B111 and B106 profiles, flip key shells for Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, Sonic, and Camaro, smart fob housings for newer push-to-start models, batteries, ID46 transponder chips, and a cutting machine bolted to the floor. The van is the shop. It just has wheels.

A townhouse owner in Oxnard called me because a tow truck couldn't fit into his complex. Tight turns, low overhang at the entrance, assigned spots against a wall. His Tahoe was parked in his covered spot and the only way out was to drive it, except he had no working key.

I parked on the street and walked in with my bag. I used my VVDI2 to clone his existing transponder chip onto a fresh blank so the car's immobilizer accepted the new key instantly. His transponder key, FCC ID , was a -button flip key that I built from a blank shell and programmed on the spot.

His car never moved. Total was around 103 compared to 217 at the dealer. I walked in with tools, walked out 35 minutes later, and he had a working spare. Nobody had to figure out how to extract a car from a tight townhouse complex.

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Chevrolet Tahoe Same-Day Key Replacement FAQ

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How long does the Chevrolet dealer take for key replacement?▼

Longer than you would think. Dealers may quote up to 2 hours of shop time for key programming, but the actual work finishes in about 30 minutes when the vehicle is in the bay. A former dealership consultant confirmed the job typically pays 0.5 hours of labor. The bigger delay is parts. If the dealer needs to order a fob, owners report waiting days, weeks, or in some cases months to get a second key after a vehicle purchase. Add all that up and you can easily be without your Chevy for a week or more.

What is a transponder key?▼

Why does the dealer take so long on Chevrolet keys?▼

What is the FCC ID for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe key?▼

Is same-day service available for all-keys-lost?▼

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