How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD

1. Press the button on the RKE transmitter and remove the key.
2. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back cover.
3. Lift out the old battery with a flat object.
4. Insert the new battery with the positive side toward the back cover.
5. Make sure the silicone mat sits correctly with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set the transmitter button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to join the halves.
7. Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.

• Use a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
• Replace the battery soon when REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY shows in the DIC.
• Do not touch the circuitry; static could damage the transmitter.

Source: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD owner's manual, PDF pages 21, 20. 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.