Chevrolet Cruze Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Chevrolet Cruze? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
Need a Chevy Cruze key replaced or a flaky flip key dealt with? Apex Locksmith cuts and programs Cruze keys and smart fobs on-site by VIN across North Dallas, usually the same day you call, at a real discount against what a Chevrolet dealer charges.
- 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 Cruze Keys & Fobs
First-generation Cruzes, 2011 to 2016, use GM's 315 MHz flip key (FCC OHT01060512) with an ID 46 chip and an HU100 high-security blade that needs a laser-style cutter, not a hardware store duplicator. The second generation split by trim: from 2016 to 2019 the better-equipped cars went to a push-to-start proximity fob (FCC HYQ4EA, 433 MHz), while lower trims kept a keyed ignition with a chipped blade. Both generations program through the OBD port, no dealer visit involved. We pull the cut code from your VIN, cut the HU100 blade on-site, and program the chip or fob with Autel IM608 gear, with old keys erased on request if one was lost or stolen.
The Cruze flip key has one famous weak point: the pivot. After a few years of pocket duty the blade goes floppy, stops locking into the open position, or the whole mechanism quits springing out, while the chip inside still works fine. Owners assume they need a whole new key from the dealer; usually they need the key rebuilt or replaced and programmed, which we do at the car for far less. On push-to-start cars the usual story is a CR2032 battery that died slowly, with range shrinking for weeks first. If a fresh battery does not bring the fob back, the fob itself needs reprogramming or replacement, and we sort out which on the spot.
Chevrolet Cruze 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 Cruze takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2016 | Flip key (ID 46 chip) | OHT01060512 |
| 2016-2019 | Proximity smart fob | HYQ4EA |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The factory cut code comes off your VIN, so we build a new flip key or fob from scratch, cut the HU100 blade, and program it through the OBD port at your location. Bring photo ID and proof of ownership, and the lost key can be erased from the car while we are at it.