On modern Chevrolet key fobs, the key itself is used as a tool to help you swap out the old battery for a new one.

Batteries fade and die over time, but but changing the cell in your Chevrolet key fob doesn't have to be difficult.

If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

Step 4: Program the Remote Take the new key fob you want to program and press and hold both the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons simultaneously for approximately 15 seconds. Release the buttons ...