How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet SS

Steps from the 2017 Chevrolet SS owner's manual.

  1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key.
  2. Pry off the battery cover with a finger.
  3. Push on the battery and slide it toward the key blade to remove it.
  4. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing up, and push it down until held.
  5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

Source: 2017 Chevrolet SS owner's manual, PDF page 31. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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