How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Traverse Limited
Steps from the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Limited owner's manual.
- Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the key out.
- Separate the two halves of the remote key using a flat tool inserted near the key slot.
- Push the old battery and slide it toward the bottom of the remote key to remove it.
- Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing the back cover.
- Make sure the silicone mat sits correctly with no gaps or wrinkles.
- Set the remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to close it.
- Reinsert the key.
- Replace the battery when the DIC shows REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
- The battery is not rechargeable.
- Do not touch the circuitry inside the remote key.
Source: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Limited owner's manual, PDF pages 14, 15. 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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