Chevrolet Silverado Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Chevrolet Silverado? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
Locked out of your Chevrolet Silverado or down to one key? We come to you in McKinney or anywhere in North Dallas, cut and program a new Silverado key or fob on-site by VIN, usually the same day. You skip the tow and the dealer markup, and most jobs wrap up in your driveway in under an hour.
- 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 Silverado Keys & Fobs
The key/fob setup on a Silverado depends on the generation. Older trucks (GMT800/GMT900, roughly through the early 2010s) use a transponder ignition key, and many GM models of that era carry the Circle-Plus / PK3 chip system that needs a 10-30 minute relearn through the ignition. Newer K2XX and T1XX Silverados (2014 and up, especially push-to-start trims) run a proximity smart fob with remote start and a backside emergency blade, while base trims use a flip key or remote-head key with a laser-cut/sidewinder blade. Every replacement gets cut to the truck (we can decode the cuts by VIN if all keys are lost) and then programmed to the truck's body control module so the immobilizer recognizes it; smart fobs also have to be paired so push-to-start and the remote functions work.
A common Silverado complaint is the remote start or unlock range dropping off, or the buttons going mushy. Nine times out of ten that's a dead CR2032 coin cell inside the fob, not a programming fault, and a fresh battery brings it back. If the rubber buttons are cracked or worn through from years on a keyring, the fob shell itself is failing, and a new fob cut and reprogrammed to the truck fixes it for good. Lost-only-key is the other big one: with no working key to clone from, the fob has to be cut from the VIN and relearned to the truck, which a dealer often won't do without a tow.
Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2013 | Separate keyless remote | OUC60270 |
| 2014-2018 | Flip key / remote | M3N-32337100 |
| 2019-2023 | Proximity smart fob | HYQ1EA |
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. We program Silverado fobs and keys right where the truck sits. Our gear cuts the key to your truck and runs the immobilizer relearn through the OBD port and body control module, so there's no reason to tow it anywhere.