Chevrolet Colorado Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Chevrolet Colorado? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
Locked out of your Chevrolet Colorado or down to one key? We come to you, cut and program a Colorado key or fob on-site by your VIN, usually same day, and for well under what a Chevy dealer charges. No tow to the dealership, no waiting days for a part to ship.
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Usually well under dealer pricing
*Flat estimate for a standard transponder key. Proximity / push-to-start smart fobs cost more, and the exact price is quoted on the call before any work.
Chevrolet Colorado Keys & Fobs
Key type depends on which generation you've got. First-gen Colorados (2004-2012) mostly use a transponder key with the GM "Circle Plus" / PK3 chip, cut to the ignition. The second-gen truck (2015-2022) moved to a flip key or remote-head key on most trims, with a few higher trims and later years using a proximity (push-to-start) smart fob. The newest Colorado (2023+) is push-to-start with a proximity fob across the board. Either way, the key isn't just cut to your locks, the chip and remote have to be programmed to your truck's body control module so the engine recognizes it and the lock/unlock buttons work. We pull your key code from the VIN and program on-site with Autel and Xtool gear, so you don't need to bring an existing key for most jobs.
The most common Colorado call we get is "only one key and I'm scared to lose it." GM only sends one key with a lot of these trucks, so owners go years on a single key until it cracks, the buttons wear out, or it gets lost, and then they're stuck. On the push-to-start trucks, a weak fob is usually just the coin cell battery (a CR2032) dying, which makes you hold the fob right against the start button to crank. We swap the battery, and if you want a real spare we cut and program a second key the same visit so a lost key never strands you.
Chevrolet Colorado Key Fob FCC IDs
Flip your fob over: the FCC ID is printed on the back of the case. Find it below, or just read it to our dispatcher. It tells us the exact remote your Chevrolet Colorado takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2022 | Flip key / remote | M3N-32337100 |
Spare key with a working key in hand: from $75. Full replacement, no key at all: from $189. Smart and proximity fobs price above basic chip keys; the exact flat number comes with your VIN on the call.
Trim and market can change the fob, and several IDs often fit one model year. We confirm the exact part by VIN on every job, so a mismatched guess never reaches your driveway.
Not sure if yours is a transponder key, flip remote or smart fob? Our car key types guide shows every kind with photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We don't need an existing key. We read your truck's key code off the VIN, cut a fresh blade, and program the chip and remote to your Colorado on-site. All-keys-lost takes a bit longer than adding a spare because we have to pull the code and clear the old keys, but it's still usually a same-day job in your driveway.
Depends on your year and whether it's a transponder key, a remote flip key, or a proximity smart fob. Basic transponder keys for the older trucks are the cheapest; the push-to-start smart fobs on newer Colorados cost more because the fob itself is pricier. Most jobs land well under dealer pricing, and we come to you, so there's no tow or shop fee on top. Call with your year and we'll quote it straight.
Usually not. On the push-to-start Colorado that's the classic dead coin-cell battery (a CR2032). The truck has a backup reader near the start button or column, so it still cranks when the fob is right against it. A fresh battery fixes it. If a new battery doesn't bring back the range, then we'd look at the fob's circuit, but nine times out of ten it's just the battery.
Sure. A 2017 Colorado runs a flip key or remote-head unit on most trims, cut, chipped and programmed to the body module at the truck, with proximity fobs on the higher grades. First-gen PK3 chip keys and the all-prox 2023s are covered as well. Any year works; we match the blank to your VIN first.
It depends on the year. 2015-2022 Chevrolet Colorado: M3N-32337100. The ID is printed on the back of your fob case. Trim and market can change it, so we confirm the exact part by VIN before the van rolls out.