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jusd33

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I lost my key and key fob. Chevy quoted me 500$ to replace the key and key fob. Is there a cheaper option ? I can buy a key and key fob from amazon for around 30$. But the programming is the expensive part I guess ? It’s a 2015 Silverado
 
 
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slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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I had a spare key made  at my local locksmith . Didn't you get 2 keys & fob's with your truck ?

tbarn Senior Enthusiast

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A lot depends on whether you have a functioning key. Otherwise you'll probably have to get towed to a dealer. A second key can be learned from a working key. Fob has to be programmed via SPS at a dealer.

aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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You can buy the cheap key blank online and have a local locksmith cut it, but that's still like $50. These stupid laser cut keys are not cheap.

I think there's places online you can order a ready-to-use key from if you provide your VIN.

 

I researched this when I wanted to get a spare key only. I begged my dealer for one and got him to throw it in on a later service visit.

 

The fob is the part where the dealer has you over the barrel.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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Find a different dealer.  Key ordered from GM to your VIN is $47, the remote is $100-$145 depending on options.  If they charge your more than $50 to program they are nuts. 

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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49 minutes ago, tbarn said:

A lot depends on whether you have a functioning key. Otherwise you'll probably have to get towed to a dealer. A second key can be learned from a working key. Fob has to be programmed via SPS at a dealer.

 

Fob is actually done via GDS2 (aka Tech 2 but for the new cars). 

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So I have 1 key and 1 fob. It can be learned from another key?


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The key can be.

Okay thank you!!


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qwank Senior Enthusiast

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You can do a 30 minute relearn yourself for a lost key.  The fob needs to be programmed with the scan tool 

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