How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Silverado LD and 2500HD/3500HD

Steps from the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LD and 2500HD/3500HD owner's manual.

  1. Pry off the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object such as a coin.
  2. Press the battery and slide it down toward the pocket, in the direction of the key ring, without using a metal object.
  3. Remove the old battery.
  4. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing up.
  5. Push the back cover on top side first, then the bottom toward the key ring.

Source: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LD and 2500HD/3500HD owner's manual, PDF pages 38, 39. 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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