Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement

Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.

The key fob battery on a Chevrolet Malibu is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

What battery does the Chevrolet Malibu key fob take?

A single CR2032 (smart key fob) coin cell.

Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a Chevrolet Malibu key fob?

This fob takes a CR2032 (smart key fob), so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.

How do you open a Chevrolet Malibu key fob?

Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.