How to Program a Chevy Key Fob

Are you having trouble with the Chevy key fob programming for your new car, truck, or SUV? There’s no need to fret! As always, Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe is here to help you make the most of Chevrolet ownership. We’ll walk you through the step-by-step instructions for how to program a Chevy key fob below, so you can start enjoying the convenience of your Chevy Silverado key fob or Chevy Malibu key fob in Matthews!

Chevy Key Fob Programming, Step-by-Step

First, get the Chevy key fob or Chevy remote start key fob that you would like to program for yourself. Your second Chevy key fob or Chevy remote start key fob should be placed aside for later programming.

  1. Using your Chevy key, unlock your door manually.
  2. Make sure all of your vehicle’s doors are completely shut. Insert the key in the ignition, but don’t turn it.
  3. Press and hold down the unlock button on your driver’s side door. Without releasing the unlock button, use your other hand to turn the key in the ignition to the “On” position. (Meaning the cabin lights and technology will turn on, but the engine hasn’t turned over.)
  4. Swiftly turn the key right back to the “Off” position. Then, without any delay, switch it back to “On” and “Off” a final time. In total, you’ll be turning the key in the ignition in an On-Off-On-Off pattern.
  5. You can now release the unlock button.
  6. When you release it, the door locks should automatically engage and disengage. This indicates the beginning of the Chevy key fob programming sequence.
  7. On the Chevy key fob, press and hold the “Unlock” and “Lock” buttons at the same time. The door locks should engage and disengage once more, this time indicating that you’ve completed the Chevy key fob programming.
  8. Turn the key back to the “On” position in the ignition to end the programming sequence.

These steps should work for any vehicle, whether you have a Chevy Silverado key fob or a Chevy Malibu key fob! Of course, if you run into any problems or have a question along the way, contact us and we’ll be more than happy to assist.

Chevy Key Fob Replacement in Monroe

What happens if you lose your Chevy remote start key fob? If you need a Chevy key fob replacement, the most reliable place to purchase one is at a certified dealership service center. Here, you can have total confidence that the new Chevy key fob you’re receiving is genuine and will work seamlessly with your vehicle.

Do You Need a New Chevy Key Fob Battery?

If you’ve followed the steps for how to program a Chevy key fob numerous times and it’s not working, or if your chevy key fob is malfunctioning when you try to lock or unlock your car, it could be that you need a new Chevy key fob battery. Like most key fobs, the Chevy key fob battery is a CR2032, which can be purchased at any major retailer, at a Chevy parts center, or online.

Here’s how to replace the Chevy key fob battery:

  1. Press the small silver button on the side of your key fob to release the key blade.
  2. Using the key blade, press it into the lower right corner of the key fob and gently pry apart the key fob. This will expose the Chevy key fob battery.
  3. Remove the old battery, taking note of how it was positioned in the key fob.
  4. Set the new battery into place, in the same position as the old battery.
  5. Put the two key fob pieces back together and insert the key blade back into its holder.

Finally, test your key fob to make sure the new battery is working!

Reach Out for Additional Help

If you’re still struggling with Chevy key fob programming, turn to the experts at Hendrick Chevrolet Monroe. We’re just a short trip from Waxhaw and Weddington! Schedule an appointment to get started and our Chevy experts will get your key fob programmed in no time.

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