Need a Chevrolet smart key programmed or replaced? We specialize in Chevrolet Keyless Open and Push-to-Start with Passlock programming. Covering Silverado, Equinox, Malibu, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, and Camaro — all programmed on-site in Burbank with dealer-level tools.
Our smart key programming service supports Chevrolet proximity fobs, push-to-start keys, and all-keys-lost work at your location. If there is no working key, we can combine car key replacement in Burbank with car key programming so the new fob is cut, paired, and tested in one visit.
We also help Chevrolet owners with ignition repair, emergency car lockout service, and nearby mobile coverage in Glendale, Pasadena, and North Hollywood.
Tell us your Chevrolet model year and the smart key issue you're experiencing.
Our technician arrives at your Burbank location with Chevrolet-compatible diagnostic equipment.
We program your new smart key using chevrolet keyless open and push-to-start with passlock programming protocols.
All functions verified — keyless entry, push-to-start, trunk — before we leave.
An all keys lost service in Burbank is more involved than making a spare from an existing working key. When there is no key to copy, our technician must confirm the correct key type, verify ownership, and prepare the vehicle to accept a new key safely.
This type of car key replacement with no original key may cost more than duplicate keys because it can require extra security access, cutting information, and testing time. In most cases, our mobile locksmith no key situation service is completed on-site, so towing to a dealership is not required.
Chevrolet has used three main proximity smart-key families across its modern lineup. The HYQ1EA fob is found on 2014–2019 Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Equinox and integrates with the BCM through the K9 keyless entry control module. The HYQ1AA replaced it on 2019+ Silverado and Tahoe with stronger encryption and improved range — but it polls the BCM aggressively, which is the root cause of the well-known fast battery drain on those trucks. The newer YG0G21TB2 ships on 2022+ Silverado HD, Tahoe, Suburban, and Equinox with redesigned button layouts and remote-start integration.
We carry blanks and programming profiles for all three generations on the truck, so most Chevrolet smart key jobs in Burbank are completed in a single mobile visit.
The most frequent Chevrolet calls we see in Burbank are: Silverado and Tahoe HYQ1AA fobs draining their CR2032 batteries every 4–6 months; Equinox and Malibu showing 'No Remote Detected' after a 12V battery replacement; Suburban remote start failing intermittently after a software update; and Colorado push-to-start refusing to crank because the immobilizer lost sync with the engine control module.
All of these are resolvable on-site with the correct GM diagnostic equipment — no dealer trip, no tow, no coding subscription. We also adjust the HYQ1AA 'sleep' parameters when programming a replacement fob to extend battery life back toward the 18–24 month range Chevrolet originally specified.
Beyond simple key cutting, modern Chevrolet smart keys require a BCM (Body Control Module) relearn so the truck recognizes the new fob's encrypted ID. On 2014+ Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Equinox this is a guided OBD procedure; on older Chevy and GMC vehicles with Passlock or VATS, we complete the 10- or 30-minute security relearn on-site so the engine will actually start after programming.
If your Chevrolet has been through a battery disconnect, jump-start, or aftermarket alarm install and now refuses to start, the immobilizer is almost always the cause — and a proper BCM/Passlock relearn fixes it without any module replacement. Combine this with on-the-spot Chevrolet smart key programming and your truck is back on the road the same day, anywhere in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, or North Hollywood.
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Most Chevrolet smart key jobs fall between $180–$350 when you have a working key (spare/duplicate), and $280–$550 for all-keys-lost situations. Pricing depends on the year, fob type (Chevrolet HYQ1EA vs newer encrypted variants), and whether the immobilizer needs an EEPROM-level reset. Our auto locksmith in Burbank quotes a firm price upfront — typically 30–50% below Chevrolet dealership rates.
Yes — all-keys-lost is one of our most common Chevrolet jobs. Our mobile locksmith team carries the OEM-level diagnostic equipment needed to read the immobilizer, generate a virgin fob, and pair it to your vehicle on-site anywhere in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, or North Hollywood. No towing to the dealership required, and we never charge for diagnosis.
We program smart keys for Silverado, Equinox, Malibu, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, and Camaro from roughly 2010 through current model year, plus most other Chevrolet vehicles equipped with proximity entry. That includes chevrolet keyless open and push-to-start with passlock programming. If you're unsure whether your Chevrolet is supported, send us your VIN by text and we'll confirm compatibility within minutes.
Adding a spare Chevrolet fob typically takes 20–35 minutes from arrival to driving away. All-keys-lost jobs run 35–60 minutes depending on the immobilizer generation. Our technician arrives within 15–30 minutes of dispatch in the Burbank area, so most Chevrolet owners are back on the road in under 90 minutes total — same-day, licensed and insured.
Yes. Chevrolet smart key battery drain or intermittent keyless entry failure is a known Chevrolet pattern we resolve regularly. We diagnose the root cause on-site — fob battery, antenna fault, rolling-code desync, or immobilizer corruption — then reprogram or replace the affected fob. All Chevrolet smart key work is backed by our 1-year warranty on parts and programming.
GM's HYQ1AA fob keeps polling the BCM whenever stored near the truck — many owners report 4–6 month battery life instead of 2 years. We can program a replacement fob and show you the 'sleep' configuration so the key only wakes when actively used, dramatically extending battery life.
Yes. Older Chevrolet vehicles (Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Impala, Malibu, and Equinox) use Passlock, PK3, or PK3+ anti-theft systems that require a 10-minute or 30-minute security relearn after a new key is programmed. Our technicians complete the full Passlock/PK3 relearn on-site in Burbank — no tow to the dealership.
Yes. For all-keys-lost Chevrolet jobs, we pull the immobilizer code through the OBD port (or read the BCM EEPROM directly on stubborn 2014–2018 trucks), generate a virgin HYQ1AA or HYQ1EA fob, and complete the BCM key-learn procedure on-site. Typical all-keys-lost time on a Silverado, Tahoe, or Suburban is 45–75 minutes from arrival.
Yes. 'No Remote Detected' on 2017+ Equinox and Malibu is usually a desync between the fob and the K9 keyless entry control module, not a failed fob. We re-pair the existing fob to the K9 module and verify all four interior antennas are reading correctly. If the fob itself has failed, we replace and program it on-site at a fraction of dealer pricing.