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2015 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Programming

Updated 2026 Programming, battery & replacement fob

You can program a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu key fob yourself in a few minutes using a working key or remote, no dealer visit needed. Follow the steps below, then check the battery and the correct replacement fob (with FCC ID and part number) if you need a new one.

On this GM vehicle you can add a new key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It adds keys without erasing the ones you have. The new key must be cut first.

Before you start

  • A key that already starts the engine
  • Your new key, already cut
  1. 1Insert the original, already-programmed key and start the engine.
  2. 2After it starts, turn the key off and remove it.
  3. 3Within 10 seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (don't start the engine).
  4. 4The security light goes out once the key is programmed (it can be too quick to see). No security light? Wait 10 minutes and 45 seconds.
  5. 5Repeat from step 1 for additional keys.

Replacement key fob

Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.

Remote Head Key

One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4/5-button Remote Head Key, FCC ID AVL-B01T1AC

4/5-button Remote Head Key

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FCC ID
AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, OHT05918179, P409MK7946931, P4O9MK74946931, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
OE part #
013504254, 13500221, 13500222, 13500224, 13500225, 13500226 +72 more
Frequency
315 MHz
Chip
PHILIPS ID 46

Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu key fob battery

Your 2015 Chevrolet Malibu key fob uses a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.

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How to replace the battery

  1. 1 Look for a small notch or screw on the side of the fob where the key blade meets the buttons.
  2. 2 Pry the housing apart with a coin or small flathead (or remove the screw).
  3. 3 Pop out the old coin cell, noting its orientation.
  4. 4 Insert the new battery the same way up, then snap the case shut.
  5. 5 Test the buttons — if they work, you're done.

Battery tips

  • Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
  • Try not to touch both faces of the new battery; skin oils shorten its life.
  • If the buttons still don't respond after a new battery, the remote may need re-syncing or programming.

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