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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.
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Chevrolet keys & fobs
Silverado
- Years
- 2007-2023
- Generations
- 3
- FCC IDs
- 3
For Chevrolet Silverado key replacement around McKinney and nearby cities in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, the year decides the key. 2007-2013 trucks use a key with a separate keyless remote, 2014-2018 Silverados take a flip key or remote, and 2019-2023 trucks run a proximity smart fob. Apex Locksmith Pros handles both the cutting and the immobilizer programming for your Silverado on-site, working from the VIN, so there is no dealer trip. A flat total is given on the phone before dispatch; no call-out fee applies.
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Silverado FCC IDsSecond Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
What Key Does the Chevrolet Silverado Use?
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 timed security 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.
The most common Silverado call
A common Silverado complaint is the remote start or unlock range dropping off, or the buttons going mushy. Most of the time 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 |
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.
How We Make a Silverado Key at Your Car
Four steps, all at your location. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
- 1
Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
- 2
We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
- 3
Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
- 4
Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the Silverado before the tech leaves.
Chevrolet Silverado key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
What Do Chevrolet Silverado Owners Ask?
Straight answers for Chevrolet Silverado owners in McKinney and nearby cities: which key your car uses, what to have ready and how on-site programming works.
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.
We can. With all keys lost, we pull the cut data from your VIN, cut a fresh key or fob, and program it to the truck on-site. Bring proof you own the vehicle. It takes longer than a spare since the truck has to be relearned from scratch, but it's still a same-day driveway job in most cases.
It depends on the year and whether it's a basic transponder key, a flip/remote-head key, or a push-to-start proximity fob. Simpler transponder keys are the cheapest; smart proximity fobs with remote start cost more because the fob hardware is pricier. Across the board we run well under dealer pricing, and you skip the tow. We'll quote the exact number for your year before we start.
Absolutely. A 2016 Silverado is K2XX-era, running a flip key or remote-head on base trims and a proximity smart fob on push-to-start trucks, and we program either through the OBD port at the truck. Older PK3 chip keys with the timed security relearn are familiar territory too. Any Silverado year, just keep the VIN handy.
It depends on the year. 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado: OUC60270; 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado: M3N-32337100; 2019-2023 Chevrolet Silverado: HYQ1EA. 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.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
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