Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2010 Chevrolet Traverse? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can be a straightforward process you can often do yourself. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for programming your 2010 Chevy Traverse key fob, ensuring you regain seamless access to your vehicle. There are two main procedures depending on whether your Traverse is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). Let’s determine which method applies to your vehicle and get your key fob programmed quickly and efficiently.
Procedure 1: For Vehicles With Driver Information Center (DIC)
This procedure is for 2010 Chevy Traverse models that have a Driver Information Center. You can identify this by checking your steering wheel for buttons with an “i” symbol. These buttons allow you to navigate vehicle information and settings. If your steering wheel has these buttons, follow these steps:
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Ignition Ready: Insert your Chevy Traverse key into the ignition. Turn the key to the “ON” position. This will power the vehicle’s electronics but do not start the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Menu: Locate the “Information” button on your steering wheel (it has the “i” symbol). Press this button repeatedly until you see “Relearn Remote Key” displayed on the Driver Information Center screen.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Once “Relearn Remote Key” is displayed, press the “Set/Reset” button. This button typically has a checkmark symbol. Press it until the DIC screen shows “Remote Key Learning Active.” The vehicle is now in programming mode and ready to learn your key fobs.
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Program Key Fob: Take the key fob you wish to program. Simultaneously press and hold both the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the fob. Continue holding them until the vehicle’s chime sounds twice. This chime indicates that the key fob has been successfully programmed. If you have additional key fobs (new or existing) that you want to use with your 2010 Chevy Traverse, repeat this step (step 4) immediately for each fob. It’s crucial to program all fobs you intend to use in this step, as programming a new fob can sometimes erase previously programmed ones if not done in the same programming cycle.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. This will exit the key fob programming mode. Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking the doors and activating other remote functions.
Procedure 2: For Vehicles Without Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your 2010 Chevy Traverse does not have the Driver Information Center buttons on the steering wheel, you will use the trip odometer reset button to navigate the programming sequence. Follow these steps for vehicles without DIC:
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Ignition Ready: Insert your key into the ignition of your 2010 Chevy Traverse and turn it to the “ON” position. Do not start the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Menu: Locate the trip odometer reset button, typically found on the instrument panel near the speedometer. Press and release this button repeatedly until “Relearn Remote Key” is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Once “Relearn Remote Key” is displayed, press and hold the trip odometer reset button until “Remote Key Learning Active” appears on the display. The vehicle is now ready to learn the key fob signal.
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Program Key Fob: Take the key fob to be programmed. Press and hold both the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the key fob simultaneously. Keep holding them until the vehicle chimes. The chime sound confirms successful programming of the key fob. If you have more key fobs to program, including any existing ones, repeat step 4 immediately for each additional fob. Remember to program all desired key fobs during this single programming session.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position to exit the programming mode. Test each programmed key fob to verify it is working as expected by testing the lock, unlock, and other remote functions.
Important Note: If you encounter any issues or find that some of your remotes have stopped working after programming, double-check that you have programmed all remotes you intend to use during the same programming sequence (as highlighted in step 4 of both procedures). Failing to program all remotes at once is a common reason for programming issues.
If you are still having trouble programming your 2010 Chevy Traverse key fob, or prefer professional assistance, you can search for a qualified key fob installer in your local area. This guide is designed to help you program your key fob at home, saving you time and money.
