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How to Replace the Key Battery for the Chevrolet Silverado

Model: Chevrolet Silverado MK 1 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Key

In this guide for all Chevrolet Silverado first generation owners, discover how to correctly replace the small button battery located inside the key. First, use a simple coin or a small flathead screwdriver to easily remove the back cover of the key and access the dead battery. At this point, remove the old battery and replace it with a new battery (model CR 2032). Finally, reassemble the back cover correctly and test the key's functionality.

Updated on 19 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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