2011 GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2011 GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your auto key is not unlock doors correct, the battery most likely needs to be changed. In this post, you will benefit from knowing how to open GMC remote key fob and replace a dead battery yourself. If you gonna solve to do it at home near Sierra, follow our instruction, but don't forget to check tools and materials required before you start.

What size battery does 2011 GMC Sierra keyless entry remote required

Prior to disassembly keyless entry remote be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: one CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to replace the battery in your car's key fob

Inside of your key fob installed coin battery. Open the key if it is in the keyless entry remote.

Accurately try to disassemble your key with pry tools. Change 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your remote key fob will not work if you put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's case 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. Check your key shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

How to change the battery video guide

How To Replace GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery 2007 - 2011

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Remote key fob of GMC Sierra use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your key fob 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 2011 GMC Sierra keyless entry remote yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our instruction.

The cost to change the battery inside key is in range from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand and the service pricing.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of modern cars at least every 4 years. lifespan of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions. Famous brands cells normally will last longer.

These symptoms will warn you that it's probably time to change battery in your 2011 GMC Sierra: key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced, low key battery indicator on dashboard and you didn't change battery more than 4 years.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OUC60270
  2. Models: 2007-2014 GMC Sierra