--- title: "2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Key Fob Battery" description: "The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob takes a CR2032 (remote fob) coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/key-fob-battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob takes a CR2032 (remote fob) coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob takes a CR2032 (remote fob) coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars. ## Replacing the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob battery - Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade. - Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell. - Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life. - If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change. ## Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years does this cover? These key fob battery specifications apply to every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 built from 2012 through 2013, the GMT900 (2nd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, extended, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012) - [2013 Silverado 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover year; Silverado Hybrid (6.0L two-mode, LZ1) still available in limited numbers | | 2013 | Final GMT900 year. Max trailering ~10,700 lb with 6.2L and tow package; most 5.3L configs rate 9,100-10,400 lb | ## 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob battery: common questions ### What battery does the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob take? A single CR2032 (remote fob) coin cell. ### Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob? This fob takes a CR2032 (remote 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 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Silverado 1500 4.3L capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/chevrolet/silverado-1500-pickup/4-3l-6-cyl-engine-code-x-x/) - [Riverside Chevrolet, Silverado 1500 oil type & capacity guide 2007-2026](https://www.myriversidechevy.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/chevy-silverado-1500-oil-type-capacity/) - [Costa Oils, 2012 Silverado 6.2L (L9H) oil change guide](https://costaoils.com/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pickup-6-2l-oil-change-guide/) - [O'Reilly Auto Parts, 2012 Silverado 1500 battery fitment (Group 48, 615 CCA OE)](https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery---accessories/batteries/battery---best-fit/ec27e4e51018/v/a/118721/automotive-truck-2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2012 Silverado 1500 OE tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012/) - [Otto Wiper Blades, 2012 Silverado 1500 wiper sizes (22/22)](https://ottoblades.com/products/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-blades-set) - [Edmunds, 2013 Silverado 1500 specs (26-gal tank, towing)](https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2013/features-specs/) - [SilveradoSierra forum, GMT900 cabin air filter retrofit kit](https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cabin-air-filter-2007-2013.695402/) - [GM-Trucks forum, GMT900 oil life reset (accelerator method)](https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/124413-resetting-oil-life/) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2019-2025/key-fob-battery) - [2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014-2018/key-fob-battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/key-fob-battery). ## More for the 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2012-2013/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.