Lost or need to replace your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 Key Fob? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your truck can often be done right at home without a trip to the dealership. Many owners of the 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 find themselves in need of a new or additional key fob, and thankfully, Chevrolet made it relatively straightforward to program them yourself, potentially saving you time and money. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, and offer troubleshooting tips should you encounter any issues while programming your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have your new, compatible 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob and that all doors of your vehicle are fully closed. Programming is easiest when you follow these instructions precisely:
- Insert your ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder of your Chevy Silverado.
- Press and hold the door unlock switch located on the driver’s side door panel. Keep holding it down throughout the next steps until instructed to release.
- Cycle the ignition ON and OFF twice. While continuously holding the unlock switch, turn the ignition key to the ON position, then back to the OFF position, then ON again, and finally back to OFF. This is a total of two ON-OFF cycles.
- Release the door unlock switch. Upon releasing the unlock switch after the ignition cycling, the doors of your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 should automatically lock and then unlock. This lock-unlock sequence is your confirmation that the vehicle has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn the new key fob.
- Program the Key Fob. Take your 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob and simultaneously press and hold down both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons. Keep these buttons pressed for approximately 15 seconds.
- Confirmation of Key Fob Programming. After holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about 15 seconds, the doors of your Silverado should lock and unlock once more. This second lock-unlock cycle confirms that the key fob you just programmed has been successfully recognized by your vehicle’s system.
- Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional). If you have additional 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fobs to program, repeat step 5 and 6 for each additional fob. You can program up to a maximum of four key fobs for your vehicle using this procedure.
- Exit Programming Mode. To finalize the programming process and exit the keyless entry transmitter mode, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (or simply start your vehicle).
- Test Your Key Fob. Finally, test all the functions of your newly programmed 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 key fob, including locking, unlocking, and the panic button, to ensure they are working correctly with your vehicle.
