2014–2018 K2XX (3rd generation)
2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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Quick answer
The 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2014–2018 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 2014 through 2018 — the K2XX (3rd generation), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, double, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2014Generation launch: direct-injected EcoTec3 engines, 8-qt V8 sumps, factory cabin air filter added
- 20156.2L pairs with the new 8L90 8-speed (source of the shudder TSB); 6.2L tow rating hits 12,000 lb
- 2016Facelift: new front fascia, LED low beams on LTZ/High Country, updated infotainment
- 2019K2XX sold one extra year as the 'Silverado LD' (double cab 5.3L only) alongside the new T1XX truck, LD parts follow this generation, and GM's 2019 chart lists the L83 at 0W-20 / 8.0 qt
2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032, 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 2014–2018 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
- GM TechLink, official 2019/2020 engine oil capacity chart (incl. Silverado LD L83)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2014 Silverado 1500 5.3L (L83)
- SilveradoSierra forum, GM bulletin: Gen V V8 capacity corrected 8.5 → 8.0 qt
- GM Authority, TSB 18-NA-355 fluid fix for 8-speed shudder
- GM-Trucks forum, TSB 18-NA-355 transmission flush discussion
- SilveradoSierra forum, K2XX A/C condenser known issue
- 1A Auto, 2014–2019 Silverado cabin air filter replacement (23281440)
- Autopadre, Silverado 1500 wiper size chart (22/22)
- FinditParts, Fram XG10575 cross-reference to ACDelco PF63E
- Bomnin Chevrolet, Silverado towing capacity by year