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Just now, rbrjr1 said:


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Thanks....I've never seen this on a GM vehicle. Nice to know. What did they charge for this? I will assume, with this, you could just hide a spare key inside the cab, you your code to open the door, then find your hidden key & start her up. Very interesting & would have solved my "hiding a spare key" concerns. Thanks for sharing.

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App is good for 5 years without subscribing to OnStar. I’ve been using it since 2016. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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They changed it in 17 or 18 to a very short time period. Then you have to pay to play. 

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Don't need this, you just put your keys in the hollow hitch, slide it in the receiver and get a combo receiver bolt lock.  Now it looks just like every other truck with a hitch still in the receiver.

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1 minute ago, rav3 said:

Thanks....I've never seen this on a GM vehicle. Nice to know. What did they charge for this? I will assume, with this, you could just hide a spare key inside the cab, you your code to open the door, then find your hidden key & start her up. Very interesting & would have solved my "hiding a spare key" concerns. Thanks for sharing.

it's not cheap, $225 at our dealership.  It required dealer install because there is a code that they have to get from GM according to the VIN to program it? (they waited 4-5 hours for GM to get back with them)..

 

I've seen the part number for sale on Ebay for around $130ish if you can get someone to install it.. (maybe the Dealer will install your part for a fee?)

 

my wife handled it for Fathers Day..

 

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1 minute ago, rbrjr1 said:

it's not cheap, $225 at our dealership.  It required dealer install because there is a code that they have to get from GM according to the VIN to program it? (they waited 4-5 hours for GM to get back with them)..

 

I've seen the part number for sale on Ebay for around $130ish if you can get someone to install it.. (maybe the Dealer will install your part for a fee?)

 

my wife handled it for Fathers Day..

 

Thanks again.....That was a sweet nice fathers day gift! You've got a keeper!

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I've been using mine since 2016 and never paid a dime? 
Yes, they used to give you 5 years free. They changed it in 17 or 18 to only a few months.

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I ordered it from Amazon with free shipping.  I think it was the same as the one in the link. I actually have a nice hitch cover that the key fits in & it's relatively hidden. The combination hitch pin just adds a level of security (even though it can be picked). I actually found another good hiding place while surfing Youtube but because of the eyes of thief's are here as some have mentioned, I'd have to kill you! [emoji85]  the hitch will do for now.
Let us know how you like it once it arrives.

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On 8/4/2020 at 2:57 PM, rav3 said:

Thanks again.....That was a sweet nice fathers day gift! You've got a keeper!

Be forewarned:  unlike the Ford's keypads (which are hardwired,) GM's stick-on keypads are battery powered and non-serviceable to boot.  Not only do you have the fear of the battery dying in the back of your mind (so you end up carrying your keys with you all the time anyway,) you also get the joy of forking over more cash for a new pad and programming when the battery dies.

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28 minutes ago, Cheverado said:

this is where I hide mine:

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Good idea Cheverado. I do this for one of my BMW's BUT it came with a nice compact plastic key small enough to fit in my little pocket knife's pouch, which I carry on me all the time. However, the Chevy key is a little big for that.  Maybe I need to look for a bigger wallet! 

 

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Yes, they used to give you 5 years free. They changed it in 17 or 18 to only a few months.

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Second half of 18.....I bought mine in April or May, (don't recall) and it has the 5 years.

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Second half of 18.....I bought mine in April or May, (don't recall) and it has the 5 years.

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I bought mine in Nov 18, from 5 years to 3 months is a big jump, that sucks.

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On 8/3/2020 at 3:00 PM, Granite7 said:


I’ll tell you where you can hide a key.

Why don't you?

 

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he did... LOL

if you still dont get it...
watch Pulp Fiction., the scene w/ christopher walken

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I put one of those key box that have the magnet the put it under the bed rail, just in case it falls, just falls into the bed of the truck


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