How to Replace the Battery in a 2001 GMC Yukon Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2001 GMC Yukon Key Fob

Remote key fob grant access to your GMC. When the key fob battery is discharged you will not to be able unlock doors from distance. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your key fob with our guide. All tools, that you need is outlined in this post.

What is the battery remote key fob use

Before going to disassembly keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and one CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed button battery. Accurately try to pry apart your fob with flat head screwdriver. Change 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery inside fob’s case. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your key fob will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working properly, assemble your fob’s shell in reverse order.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your keyless entry remote shell firmly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Video of key opening

How To Replace GMC Yukon Key Fob Battery 2001 2002

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of GMC Yukon require 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the type, size packaging and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery change. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2001 GMC Yukon remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

The price to replace the battery inside key fob is in range from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service station.

Key fob batteries in GMC Yukon should be replaced once in 3-4 years, although this will vary based on frequency of use and battery quality. If your key fob reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

If your Yukon need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, has low key battery indicator on dashboard, fob's battery more than 4 years old or key fob buttons not working, it's probably battery replace in key fob required. Currently installed battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix, key fob replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KOBUT1BT | KOBUTIBT
  2. Models: 1999-2001 GMC Yukon