Chevrolet Volt Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2011–2020 10 model years
Programming steps, the battery it takes, and the exact replacement fob for every Chevrolet Volt model year we cover (2011–2020). Find your year in the table, then jump to the details for that generation.
Every Chevrolet Volt model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2019 | Proximity Key · 4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2018 | Proximity Key · 4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2017 | Proximity Key · 4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2016 | Remote Head Key, Proximity Key · 4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2015 |
| Remote Head Key · 5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2014 |
| Remote Head Key · 5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2013 |
| Remote Head Key · 5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2012 |
| Remote Head Key · 5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2011 |
| Remote Head Key · 5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
2020 Chevrolet Volt
How to program your key fob
If your Chevrolet (such as the Volt) has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).
Full steps: Chevrolet Smart Key Programming: Hold the Power Button
2017–2019 Chevrolet Volt
How to program your key fob
If your Chevrolet (such as the Volt) has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).
Full steps: Chevrolet Smart Key Programming: Hold the Power Button
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Proximity Key
2 versionsStays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508767, 13529664, 13585722, 5942491, STRATTEC5942491
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4EA
- OE part #
- 13519178, 13529638, 13585728, 13598815, 5942494
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2016 Chevrolet Volt
How to program your key fob
If your Chevrolet (such as the Volt) has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).
Full steps: Chevrolet Smart Key Programming: Hold the Power Button
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Proximity Key
Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
4-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508767, 13529664, 13585722, 5942491, STRATTEC5942491
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- OHT05918179, P4O9MK74946931
- OE part #
- 22737521, 22737534, 22755321, 22755323, 22755325, 22923862 +2 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt
Remote / key fob programming
This remote can't be programmed with a do-it-yourself procedure. The vehicle needs a diagnostic tool connected to its OBD port to pair a new remote, so a replacement has to be set up by an automotive locksmith or a dealer.
Order the correct replacement remote below — match the FCC ID on your current fob first — then have a local automotive locksmith or the dealer program it to your vehicle.
Key programming
On this GM vehicle you can program a new transponder key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It takes under a minute per key.
Full steps: GM Transponder Key Programming With a Working Key
Takes about under a minute per key
Replacement key fob
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- OHT05918179, P4O9MK74946931
- OE part #
- 22737521, 22737534, 22755321, 22755323, 22755325, 22923862 +2 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
Chevrolet Volt key fob battery
Your Chevrolet Volt key fob uses a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Look for a small notch or screw on the side of the fob where the key blade meets the buttons.
- 2 Pry the housing apart with a coin or small flathead (or remove the screw).
- 3 Pop out the old coin cell, noting its orientation.
- 4 Insert the new battery the same way up, then snap the case shut.
- 5 Test the buttons — if they work, you're done.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Try not to touch both faces of the new battery; skin oils shorten its life.
- If the buttons still don't respond after a new battery, the remote may need re-syncing or programming.
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