2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox key fob battery
The 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox key fob takes a CR2032, a 20 × 3.2 mm 3 V lithium cell. Below: how to open it, what to do if it dies, and the manual we checked.
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Tip: change the spare key at the same time. Both cells usually age together.
Quick facts
Before you start
- Get a new CR2032 cell from a fresh pack.
- Work over a table or soft cloth so small parts and buttons don’t get lost.
- Note which way the old battery faces before you take it out.
- Keep loose coin cells away from children and pets. See coin battery safety.
How to replace the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox key fob battery
- Press the release button on the side of the key and slide out the metal key blade
- Push a flat plastic tool into the seam near the key-blade slot and separate the two halves
- Slide the old cell out toward the bottom edge of the key
- Press in a new CR2032 with the + side facing the back cover until it clicks in
- Check the silicone seal sits flat with no folds, then lay the key buttons-down on a hard surface and press the halves together
- Slide the key blade back in
Confirmed in the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Equinox owner's manuals (CR2032). The 2025+ Equinox uses a CR2450 - see the 2025-2026 page. Equinox EV not included.
After you change the battery
- Press lock and unlock from a few metres away. The car should react on the first press.
- On push-button start cars, start the engine once with the fob in your pocket.
- If nothing happens, re-open the fob and check the battery direction and contacts. More fixes: key fob not working after a battery change.
Starting the car if the fob battery is dead
Put the key in a cupholder (the backup spot named in the owner's manual)|With the vehicle in P (or N), press the brake and ENGINE START/STOP|Replace the key cell soon
General backup methods: how to get in and start with a dead fob.
About the CR2032 battery
CR2032 is a 20 mm × 3.2 mm, 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of about 225 mAh. The same size is sold as DL2032, ECR2032, KCR2032, 5004LC. A CR2012 or CR2016 or CR2025 has the same diameter but is thinner, so it can fit loosely and runs down sooner. Stick with CR2032.
Photos from Chevrolet Equinox owners
No owner photos yet for this generation.
Other vehicles that use a CR2032
2020–2024 Buick Enclave2021–2022 Buick Envision2022 Chevrolet Silverado 15002019–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 15002021–2022 Chevrolet Tahoe2018–2023 Chevrolet Traverse2021–2026 Ford Escape2022–2024 Ford Expedition2021–2026 Ford F-1502017 Ford Focus2022–2026 Ford Maverick2024–2026 Ford Ranger
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
Questions
What battery does the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox key fob use?
Remote key with push-button start: 1 × CR2032 (smart key).
How many batteries does the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox key fob need?
1 CR2032 cell.
Can I use a CR2012 or CR2016 or CR2025 instead of a CR2032?
It has the same 20 mm diameter but is thinner, so it can lose contact and runs down sooner. Use a CR2032.
Which battery names are the same as CR2032?
DL2032, ECR2032, KCR2032, 5004LC are the same size as CR2032.
How do I start the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox if the key fob battery is dead?
Put the key in a cupholder (the backup spot named in the owner's manual)|With the vehicle in P (or N), press the brake and ENGINE START/STOP|Replace the key cell soon
Do I need to reprogram the key after changing the battery?
Most key fobs keep their pairing when the battery is changed. If the fob stops working, check the battery direction and contacts first; our troubleshooting guide covers the rest.
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