2016 Chevy Mailbu key fob battery replacement

How to replace the battery in a 2016 Chevy Mailbu key fob
The replacement battery is a Panasonic CR-2032
This smart key style is used on:
2016 Chevrolet Camaro
2016 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Chevrolet Spark
2016 Chevrolet Volt
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
2017 Chevrolet Spark
2017 Chevrolet Volt

[@kayndee2011]

Just a small point..If, when popping the cover off, you rotate the fob over, there is no need to have all the small parts fall out. The battery will be right there in front of you and all the small parts remain as they should in the Fob. Thanks for the video

[@kristenfisher9236]

kayndee2011 right

[@dabosslady0468]

Great point, some older people may not catch on quickly

[@neurotik1837]

Definitely the truth. No need to dissect the guts. Toughest part was prying the case open delicately.

[@dgrig.7042]

@@neurotik1837 Yea, didn't take a lot of force using the key and the guts stayed together.

[@RafaelWarrington-cc6du]

@@dabosslady0468 Definitely the truth to just Ues 911Fix KeyASAP

[@coolich]

I can't believe they wanted to charge me $200 for this at the dealership. I got 5 batteries for $6 on Amazon and did it myself in 30 seconds.
Thanks! Works with a 2018 Volt too.

[@deucedaprodeuca]

I just changed my Volt key battery too.

[@Akrane23]

Your probably just dumb and they priced you a new key lol

[@gop4usa12]

Any dealership that charges $200 for changing fob key batteries is a den of thieves as far as I'm concerned. My jeweler charges my watch battery for less than $20 and it's more work than a key fob. I'd tell that dealership to never again look forward to me buying another car there.

[@cecilstorr8112]

We learn from our mistakes. Wow

[@jennp6111]

That’s disgusting!!! A Chevy dealership changed my battery in one fob and it was like $12, $200 is insanity

[@annafruhan5031]

7 years and this video is STILL being helpful.

[@Sam-z7h8c]

Bfhe

[@billhenley2332]

Thanks for taking the time. It's a simple process but it is difficult pulling the case apart, especially once the birthday candles surpass 60. Thanks again.

[@julianjohnson4844]

Brotha, it was difficult for me @44 😅 please don't feel bad

[@theyedoc]

Thank you so much, it was really easy to find these batteries and change them by following your instructions. I wish more people post useful videos like yourself. I really appreciate it.

[@willardbaun294]

I knew there would be a very simple trick. Rather than destroy the fob trying to figure it out myself, this two minute video showed me the process and now the battery is replaced. Thanks!

[@4-to-0]

Thanks man, you just saved me $50 did it in 30 sec!
2017 Chevy Cruze owner

[@oxygenf3911]

I didn't know that I had to replace the battery until the message pops up on the screen. I've driving my other car for 16 years and never replaced the battery in remote key or even refill the air conditioner. No more good cars in this days 😢
Thanks for your helpful video!

[@foofan2011]

Thank you for the easy tutorial. I was planning on going to the dealership today, but checked out your video first. I changed both fobs easily and already had the batteries on hand.

[@Sam-z7h8c]

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[@lightningstrikevideos760]

Did this, remore didn't work at all! Rewatched your video, slapped my head, and turned the battery over. Works like a charm!! Thanks!

[@amielawson8344]

Just did this in our 2018 key fob. Saved a ton of money. When my dad’s 2015 died the dealership wanted $50.

[@paulwade1473]

Have a2016 and I did it in 20 seconds. This tutorial was a huge help . Thank you 🙏

[@A_Mac_Man]

Thank you very much. Very simple and straightforward how to. Replaced my battery in less than a minute after watching this.

[@frankperry1543]

2017 Malibu. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

[@scootabean]

Thank You!! Worked for my 2018 Malibu

[@jameniamalone1457]

Thanks Alot for this tutorial! Saved me money for replacing the battery in my 2019 Camero. Got the battery from advanced auto 💯

[@jennp6111]

Thank you. Works for the 2016 cruze lt as well. Exact same key fob for the push button start. Well not exactly. Just changed my batter. The guts are a little less fancy but the outside looks the same

[@wendyy2376]

Thank you! I changed my battery in seconds! Saved a ton of money and time!

[@warrensellers1933]

Thanks man. Good, helpful vid! Now I just need to get my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT back on the road. Battery troubles.😅

[@monte21228]

Thank you! Fixed mine with ease. $7 for 2 batteries

[@porkcoffee2683]

Thanks for the video. Short and straight to the point.

[@ultrasuperbro5643]

Thanks for this, I was feeling pretty dumb trying not to destroy it while fixing it.

[@estherbarbara]

Thanks! Also works for the fob of the 2019 Chevy Equinox

[@frosd102]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Saved me! This is the exact Smart Key Fob I have for my 2016 Chevy Cruze

[@MsLizHicks]

Thanks for saving my sanity and my key fob!

[@shannonwhitaker8472]

Thank you!! This video is well done! Just did it on my 2019 Equinox

[@adamhayn427]

Thanks, dude. I thought I was going to break it. 🤣

[@xenofett7008]

The owners manual didn't tell me shit about replacing the batteries. Only that the batteries will need replace when the dash signal for it comes on. No shit!
Thank you for the video, it saved me from breaking the damn thing.

[@Circuitssmith]

The tool-free design is genius.

[@ericrhees8590]

Perfect! Exactly what we needed to get the job done.

[@Hands36]

Thanks for this. I always afraid to just pry something open especially expensive to replace.
Health, Happiness & Success to you always!

[@joanndegiorgio647]

Thanks! You helped a grandma 👵 🙏

[@dtowndano]

worked to change the battery in my 2019 Chevy Blazer key fob. Thank you.

[@julianjohnson4844]

This was very helpful for folks who aren't too hands on 😊 Thanks💪

[@dianeinvanbc]

Thanks for the helpful demo. I purchased a pack of 3 batteries at the dollar store for $1.25 by Sunbeam. Let's hope they last a while. Guess I'll find out. :)

[@916nando]

Thank you kindly! Works on a 2019 Traverse

[@jaimehudson7623]

Thank-You! I got a Chevy last year and the service dept. guy did not know how to open up the fob.

[@davidblackwell6379]

That was very helpful it worked in my 2017 Malibu thanks for posting this 👍

[@Fer0614]

Thank you so much, I accidentally ran over my key with a forklift. Bought an empty shell online and just swapped out the parts from the inside.

[@oman9999]

Yes, thanks for posting...made the task easy as pie. Thumbs up!

[@iashp79]

Very helpful - my Chevy Equinox has the same type of key fob, and this worked well.

[@libertarian1178]

That was an EASY battery change. THANKS!

[@streetsbolt]

Easy, thanks! Mine wasn't as messy, those components stayed together.

[@lowkeylegendaryn8v844]

Thanks, i didn't want to break anything so i needed this.

[@jazminetorres07]

Awesome video and so easy to follow thank you!

[@blessed0557]

Thanks for the information.
My battery just died. Need to change for new one 👍

[@JugheadJones03]

Thank you very much for this. I was worried about breaking my fob lol!

[@kyivskiy_kopach]

Well done man! You helped me so much! 😀👍

[@kokokeys]

I needed this thank you

[@livestronger925]

Thank you so much. I'm going to buy a battery right now.

[@annalupinski260]

Thank you very much I was confused,I took key but I looked around for next step.

[@MrCotaman98]

Thanks so much. Lol I had a harder time getting new battery out of stupid plastic.

[@codycole4645]

Thank You very much for video. Helped me do mine

[@jeffd386]

Thanks, worked just like the video.

[@beardown23]

Great video thanks for sharing!

[@marycox9516]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@robpshow2234]

O wow thanks so much for sharing😎😎💪💪💪

[@zanhetichery3012]

Thanks very much bro 👊🏽

[@PatrickFarrell_KJV]

Good stuff. Thank you

[@kandievibes]

Thanks work for my 2018 equinox

[@daddycookie1590]

Thanks big help keep doing the best

[@GreggK6EGG]

thanks! dealer wanted to charge me 50 bucks! it took 30 seconds

[@lucascooper2492]

This worked for my Chevy cruise rs! Thanks

[@bigbear1016]

Thanks for the video!

[@outlaw0ftorn]

Thank you for this.

[@flashrayo5599]

Awesome video. Got it done in two minutes. Ez pz lemon squeezy

[@BrandySTx]

Thank you!! Gonna do it myself ASAP!!

[@dsloan5224]

Good looking bro I just save some money 💪🏾

[@dontraise]

49 Thumbs Down 👎 are Chevy Parts/Service department

[@Xp3erynce]

Lmao!!!

[@michaelikennaanukem3452]

Thanks!!! i just changed my battery.

[@cecilstorr8112]

Thank you so much!

[@angeliracheta487]

Thank you Sir.

[@susana4445]

THANK YOU!!! Very helpful video! I accidentally run it through my laundry wash!

[@curtismanley3459]

One thing to be careful of which I found this out the hard way after doing it myself is that there is a tiny spring that is a part of the key release mechanism. When I took mine apart to replace the battery everything fell apart and didn't realize I lost the spring until I went to put the key back in and the fob kept falling off my lanyard. Only way to fix it is to buy a used or new fob since the dealer doesn't sell the springs even though they know it's a known issue with these fobs.

[@GreggK6EGG]

buy a used key fob on ebay i broke mine it cost 20 bucks.. dealer wanted 200.. I programed it myself in the car

[@jaygenv855]

Awesome.. Thanks!

[@photovilla7570]

Thank you!!

[@jamesleslie1308]

Thank you...Cheers

[@WanderLustMike]

Thank you! 🙏❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Jake.Gentry]

Awesome thanks for posting mate

[@melissag1191]

Thank you so much for this video!! Lol

[@marajluvdivine8157]

Thank you

[@thegator589]

Thanks bro

[@Kimmer]

Good video. One other suggestion is to be very careful touching the circuit board since static electricity can damage it. This is stated in the manual.

[@Adolfo45tovar]

Thank you so much

[@joshjones3189]

Geezus christ they cant just have a baterry cap like a remote control

[@snapfish89]

I mean, it really dont get any easier than this.

[@darioaranda1024]

Thanks for you video

[@CRay-yq3nm]

Just fixed my wife's key. THANKS!

[@lonestarbulldogs2625]

Thank u sir

[@alexluthor7215]

Thanks

[@alberto9284ify]

Gracias

[@Enemylegion11]

THANKS!!

[@beautifulrose9079]

Thanks! Do you have a vid on programming a 2016 Chevy Malibu key fob?

[@gop4usa12]

I don't know why these key fobs can't have slots for the batteries to slide in and out instead. They could have it set up like sim cards on smart phones.

[@camrynperrine1616]

thank yiu

[@mikeduckworth1413]

Thanks..The Chevy Sonic one was a lot easier to change than yours...

[@reicoll9501]

Thanks a lot

[@g2c58]

Does it have to be panasonic? Can it be energizer

[@celya8483]

I changed my battery. However my keys aren’t working to start, lock my car? Do i need to do anything else?

[@taishar7403]

Ty

[@FreelanceTomb]

Do you have to re program.