How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Traverse Limited

Steps from the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Limited owner's manual.

  1. Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the key out.
  2. Separate the two halves of the remote key using a flat tool inserted near the key slot.
  3. Push the old battery and slide it toward the bottom of the remote key to remove it.
  4. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing the back cover.
  5. Make sure the silicone mat sits correctly with no gaps or wrinkles.
  6. Set the remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to close it.
  7. Reinsert the 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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