Chevrolet Sonic Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2012–2020 9 model years
Programming steps, the battery it takes, and the exact replacement fob for every Chevrolet Sonic model year we cover (2012–2020). Find your year in the table, then jump to the details for that generation.
Every Chevrolet Sonic model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Proximity Key, Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2019 | Remote Head Key, Proximity Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2018 | Remote Head Key, Proximity Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2017 | Remote Head Key, Proximity Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2016 | Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2015 | Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2014 | Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2013 | Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2012 | Remote Head Key · 3/4/5-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
If your Chevrolet has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).
Full steps: Chevrolet Smart Key Programming With the Start/Stop Button
Replacement key fobs
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.
Proximity Key
Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
3/4/5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508766, 13508767, 13508768, 13508770, 13529661, 13529663 +9 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
Remote Head Key
2 versionsOne piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- LXP-T003
- OE part #
- 13521061, 13522767, 13522768, 13522780, 13522783, 13522790 +13 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, KR55WK50073
- OE part #
- 13575177
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
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.
2019 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
If your Chevrolet has push-button start with a smart key, you can program it yourself: Method A with two working smart keys, Method B with one or none (up to 8 total).
Full steps: Chevrolet Smart Key Programming With the Start/Stop Button
Replacement key fobs
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.
Proximity Key
Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
3/4/5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508766, 13508767, 13508768, 13508770, 13529661, 13529663 +9 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
Remote Head Key
3 versionsOne piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- OHT05918179, P4O9MK74946931
- OE part #
- 13500224, 13500319, 13504202, 13504236, 13531359, 13584825 +7 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, KR55WK50073, V2T01060512
- OE part #
- 13501916, 13575177, 13575182, 13579216, 13579221, 13585811 +5 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- LXP-T003
- OE part #
- 13521061, 13522767, 13522768, 13522780, 13522783, 13522790 +13 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
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.
2018 Chevrolet Sonic
Remote / key fob programming
If your GM vehicle (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick) has push-button start, you can program smart keys yourself. Use Method A if you have two working smart keys; use Method B if you have one or none. Up to 8 smart keys — read the steps through first.
Key programming
This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours: a regular ignition (transponder or flip key) using two working keys, or push-button start using two working smart keys (with a fallback for one or none).
Full steps: GM Key Programming: Regular Ignition and Push-Button Start
Replacement key fobs
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.
Proximity Key
Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
3/4/5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508766, 13508767, 13508768, 13508770, 13529661, 13529663 +9 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, OHT05918179, P409MK7946931, P4O9MK74946931, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500224, 13500225, 13500226, 13500227 +83 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.
2017 Chevrolet Sonic
Remote / key fob programming
This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours: a regular ignition (transponder or flip key) using two working keys, or push-button start using two working smart keys (with a fallback for one or none).
Full steps: GM Key Programming: Regular Ignition and Push-Button Start
Key programming
This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types — match yours: a regular key ignition (transponder or flip key) or push-button start (smart key). Each has a method for two working keys and one for when you have one or none.
Full steps: GM Key and Smart Key Programming With or Without a Working Key
Replacement key fobs
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.
Proximity Key
Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
3/4/5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- HYQ4AA
- OE part #
- 13508766, 13508768, 13508770, 13529661, 13529663, 13529665 +4 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, OHT05918179, P409MK7946931, P4O9MK74946931, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500224, 13500225, 13500226, 13500227 +95 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.
2015–2016 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
This GM vehicle comes in two ignition types. On a regular key ignition you can add a key with one working key. On push-button start you program transmitters — use the method that matches whether you have a working transmitter.
Full steps: GM Key and Transmitter Programming by Ignition Type
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.
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, OHT05918179, P409MK7946931, P4O9MK74946931, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500224, 13500225, 13500226, 13500227 +93 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.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
On this GM vehicle you can program a new transponder key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It takes under a minute per key.
Full steps: GM Transponder Key Programming With a Working Key
Takes about under a minute per key
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.
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, OHT05918179, P409MK7946931, P4O9MK74946931, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500224, 13500225, 13500226, 13500227 +93 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.
2013 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
On this GM vehicle you can program a new transponder key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It takes under a minute per key.
Full steps: GM Transponder Key Programming With a Working Key
Takes about under a minute per key
Replacement key fobs
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
2 versionsOne piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- OHT05918179, P4O9MK74946931
- OE part #
- 13500224, 13500225, 13500318, 13500319, 13504202, 13504236 +16 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500226, 13500227, 13501513, 13501514 +60 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
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.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
How to program your key fob
On this GM vehicle you can program a new transponder key yourself using a key that already starts the engine. It takes under a minute per key.
Full steps: GM Transponder Key Programming With a Working Key
Takes about under a minute per key
Replacement key fobs
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
2 versionsOne piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- OHT05918179, P4O9MK74946931
- OE part #
- 13500224, 13500225, 13500318, 13500319, 13504202, 13504236 +16 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46
3/4/5-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- AVL-B01T1AC, AVL-B01T2AC, KR55WK50073, OHT01060512, V2T01060512, V2T01060514
- OE part #
- 13500221, 13500222, 13500226, 13500227, 13501513, 13501514 +59 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- PHILIPS ID 46 GM EXT
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.
Chevrolet Sonic key fob battery
Your Chevrolet Sonic key fob uses a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Look for a small notch or screw on the side of the fob where the key blade meets the buttons.
- 2 Pry the housing apart with a coin or small flathead (or remove the screw).
- 3 Pop out the old coin cell, noting its orientation.
- 4 Insert the new battery the same way up, then snap the case shut.
- 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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