How To Program A 2018 - 2023 GMC Terrain Remote Key Fob - Add A Key / Lost All Keys Programming
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- A step by step video on how to program a smart key remote fob to a 2018 - 2023 GMC Terrain.
If you already have two working remote key fobs for your Terrain, you can use the instructions found here www.programyou...
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1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. Insert the GMC Terrain emergency key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center(DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. (You may have to open and close drivers door to see the DIC display). The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. The DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. (You may have to open and close drivers door to see the DIC display). Remaining remote key fobs can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new smart key fob in the GMC Terrain's cupholder .
5. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. When the key fob is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next remote key fob.
6. Remove the remote key fob from the transmitter pocket and press unlock or lock on the remote key fob.
To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4-6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
This remote key fob programming procedure applies to following GMC models:
2018 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
2019 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
2020 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
2021 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
2022 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
2023 GMC Terrain ( SL, SLE, SLT and Denali )
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I only had one key for my Terrain, I bought a key from Amazon and I used this process to program the new key. It worked out great!!
Nice! Glad it helped
I bought a key on Amazon as well. Where did you get your key cut, and what was the cost?
Hey, you mind sharing the link for the fob?
I watched 6 videos and yours was the only one that explains how to do it with one working key. Thanks so much for being so detailed.
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Thank you for this! Saved me $60 for what a locksmith wanted and after the dealership said you can’t do a 2022 GMC TERRAIN. It worked! Thank you sir
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Finally, I got the keys programmed. Some odd reason on last step mine didn't work like stated. Took me 2 hrs instead of 30 min but a win is a win😂 Thks!
Dude, you rock. This procedure worked first time on my 2018 Acadia. By the way, while it’s probably advisable to get the 2nd key cut, you don’t have to. I have one FOB (original) with key cut, and new FOB with blank, and both FOBs work now after this procedure. However, I do plan on getting the 2nd key cut, because you never know, if you lose that one FOB, you will be SOL on the next re-program and end up paying big $$$ at dealer. Thanks!
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So you have two keys 🤦🏻♂️
Brought a key from Amazon because my original key unlock button was broken on key fob. I followed the steps and put my original cut key in the fob. Works great! Thanks saved me a lot of money from the GMC dealership. Worked perfectly for my 2018 GMC Terrain💯
Glad it helped!
Which one did you purchase on Amazon:)?
Could you provide a link, please!
Many Thanks!
This video was great! We had the original fob and bought 2 from Amazon. Everything works including the remote start on all 3 fobs. We only had to follow the process one time for each fob. Thanks a bunch!!
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I had one key and wanted to add a second on my 2022 terrain and this video worked perfectly, thank you so much. $28 purchase on Amazon for a replacement key pad and that’s it
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Thank you making this visual aid in programming the remote. I read the procedure in my owners manual but seeing it done helps in making sense of the cut key part.
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Thank you. Worked perfectly for my 2018 Equinox. For some reason the hardest part for me was getting the key lock cylinder cap back seated properly. Lol
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Thank you for posting this video. I was able to program a new keyfob following this procedure.
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It worked! Thank you! I think the dealership wanted $300 to do it!! Yay!!
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BEST HOW TO VIDEO SO FAR. THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING CLEARLY AND SLOWLY.
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It worked perfectly on my 2017 GMC Acadia👍🏻. Thanks for the video! 🙏🏻
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Thank you so much! It worked perfectly on my 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir
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Thank You from Russia!!!)) Большое спасибо!)) Всем эквиноксам из СНГ привет!!!
Thank you so much! Excellent video.
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Success on my 2020 Terrain!
Nice!
Big big thank you brother!
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Failed on the 2024 terrain. It s not getting into the programming at all, and I made sure that turning the key counterclockwise 5 times within 10 seconds even much less. Any advise. Note that the same process is dictated in the manual.
When I turn it counter clockwise 5 times, the dash doesn’t show anything.. am I doing something wrong?
We have 1 new key fob that needs to be programed and we still have the 2nd key fob that came with the car. Will the 2nd one not work anymore?
Great video, thanks for posting.
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SUCCESS!!! Thank you for sharing
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Thanks my good man worked perfectly.
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I have both original keys, but something is broken on one of them. Maybe it got smashed? The buttons no longer work… but I assume I can still use the emergency key with the replacement?
Great video, btw.
yes - you can use an existing emergency key
Fob is unlocking/locking doors but push button is not starting car & battery is not dead.
Thank you very much
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Great job ...I needed this help...thanks a lot...
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My 2018 Terrain automatically locks whenever I walk away from the car. When it is in programming mode, will it still do that? Is it OK to sit in car while you are waiting. Should both keys be inside car during programming. Or should you leave one out while programming the other?
I believe when the vehicle is in programming mode it will override the auto lock feature. Yes, you can sit in the car if you would like. Opening or closing the drivers door doesn't effect programming sos it doesn't matter if you are in or out. You can have both keys with you - I assume by both you mean one is programmed and one is not
Can confirm this works on a 2023 Terrain
Worked great! Thanks!
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Thank you for this! I was hoping to get a 3rd key for emergencies and this will make it easy!
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If I have an existing key for my 2018 Terrain SLT that was totaled and just bought a 2020 Terrain Denali can the 2018 key be re programmed to work in the newer vehicle?
No - these keys lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be unlocked by someone with the correct equipment before they can be programmed to a different vehicle
What about passive door lock? Currently have no keys at all. Could I still do it?
Anyone have trouble with it not wanting to pair with the key 1? I only have 1 replaced battery and it lost all keys. So went thru your steps now stuck at the pressing unlock.
Okay sorry for bugging you this much but I bought that Acadia damaged just to give you a better idea and the steering wheel airbag is popped out of it and I'm still putting the front end together I bought the two fobs cut the key put the key in my door cylinder ignition turned it five times counterclockwise and it did not pop up on the dash programming mode could it be that the vehicle still has the airbags popped out which gives it codes and it won't let it program the fobs? or maybe there is another issue
Thank you sir !!
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Thank you 🙏
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I done all you said in your viedo but my command start won't work now on any of mt 3 key fobs.
Hi I have a 2023 Terrain SLT, I bought another fob and it's the same as the one that came with the SUV HYQ1AS. When it goes to remote 2, it does not program at all. I replace the battery. Can you confirm. I did exactly what you did and it only program my first and not the one I bought.
if the vehicle is in programming mode but will not respond to the second remote - there may be an issue with the second remote itself
Is this the same process for a
2022 Yukon? Thank you in advance!
No - there is no manual way to program a fob to a 2022 yukon. You will need an automotive locksmith or dealership
Спасибо за видео. Очень помогло. С экономил 200$
Question, if you are just adding 1 fob and you already have a working fob, do you have to reset your 1st fob??? I would feel more confident in doing this if the 1st fob can keep its programming....
Yes - you will need to reprogram your original during the procedure as it will be erased.
Thank you! Very clear instructions. Do you know if this procedure works for 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes - if your Sierra has push button start. The only difference is instead of placing the fobs in the cupholder, you need to place them in the transmitter pocket in your center console
Okay... I failed left and right. Did it twice and failed twice. It said it was ready... but wouldn't see the key fob in the cup rest.
It turns out that every year has its own "thang." Some have it in the cup rest. One has it in the back of the center console. Mine, it turns out, has it in the bottom of the console under a rubber matt. I'm on my third try... and am tentatively hopeful.
Still an excellent video.
It worked! Great product. You just have to find the right place to sit the keys to program them.
Will this work if I have no working keys?
And I only have one new key that I need to program
as the video explains you need to program in at least 2 remotes total
I was told that some times this did not work and there was a back door way to perform this task. Is this true and is it something that can be done without going to a shop? Thank your for your assistance.
I'm not aware of any back door programming procedures. This should work every time if done properly with the correct remote - you can also find this procedure listed in your owners manual.
How can I program a new fob for a 2018 Terrain from Canada? I only have one original with a cut key.
Unfortunately the Canadian Terrains require 2 working keys in order to be able to add an additional key yourself. You will need a Automotive Locksmith or Dealership to program the keys for you
Will this work if we have remote start on the key fob, and will the remote start still work?
yes - the remote just needs to match your vehicles options
nice
Thanks
So I have a key fob from my old 2019 gmc terrain, but want to reprogram it to my 2021 gmc terrain, everytime I go through the process and get to the part where it says ready for the 2nd one it won't program it..... I'm not sure why?
Thank you for this but just to clarify, so if I have 1 working key (original), I have to buy 2 extra keys because the original will be erased and it wont work anymore?
You will only need to buy 1 additional. The original can be re-programmed to count as one of the two total that you need.
Great Video.... I just bought a used 2018 GMC Terrain SEL and everyone wants at least $200 to replace the missing Key Fob. I have one working and I see replacements on Amazon for $39. Just not positive I trust myself to program the keys. I'm worried I will reset the working key and then have no working keys....
My concern would be that the new cheap aftermarket fob for $39 won't work at all. I would be more confident using a refurbished used OEM fob than a new aftermarket one.
@@PYR-Auto My fear of using a USED FOB is that it hadn't been FLASHED and therefore could not be reprogrammed. I am going to try the Amazon NEW After Market first. If it doesn't work, I will have to buy another.
I just ordered one off Amazon and it didn’t work so now my car is stuck in program mode while I wait on the real key fob from gm and it also put my car in theft mode because of the aftermarket one. I would highly suggest NOT to do one from Amazon
Nothing happens when I turn the key counter clockwise 5 times
Are you from Canada ? I think it doesn’t work in Canada.
Can this be done with compatible used key fobs from the same model but another vehicle? Or can this only be done with brand new key fobs straight from the dealer?
You can program a used key fob but it needs to have been unlocked or "flashed" by someone with the correct equipment. These fobs lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be unlocked before they can be programmed again to a different vehicle.
I did this but now getting service theft deterrent system. I did with with 1 current key and i bought from Amazon. How do i fix it?
as is explained at the beginning of the video, you need to program two remotes total. so you will need to program a second remote
My second key is a used OEM key from another GMC terrain. will i be able to program it as well?
No - these keys lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be unlocked by someone with the correct equipment before they can be programmed to a different vehicle
@@PYR-Auto Can you recommend someone to unlock it or is it not worth the money ..just easier to get a new one i suppose?
All the people that I know that unlock them only do wholesale ( large quantities ) so I honestly don't know how cost effect it is to get them unlocked vs. just buying a new one
So if i have zero working key fobs, can I program just one? The one i had got ran over and i have the physical emergency key, just no fob.
No
@@PYR-Auto Thank you for the heads up. Is that why when I tried it doesn't register that it is there to program at all? Or is that another separate issue on its own?
My alarm keeps going off while I’m doing it
I've got a 2020 sierra and tried this process but the 5 counter clockwise turns don't seem to do anything. Nothing comes on the display. Any ideas? I've got one remote programmed and an additional one needing programming. Thanks
Some vehicle only show that message for a few seconds right when the door is opened - you might try just going off the time rather than the messages.
Do you have a Cdn market vehicle? I have a Cdn 2021 Sierra. The OM advises "This feature is not available in Canada". Need to have two working remotes to program a third.
@@pf123 the truck was from Canada yes. I bought it from a dealer in Minnesota. So basically I need to have a gm dealer program the fob.
I tried this. Programmed both remotes but now car won’t start. But remotes unlock and lock
I had the same problem. What is the solution?
@@larrysmith2697 I don’t remember exactly what I did. But I think I waited for a bit and tried to restart all. I turned key three times to left and got the computer to start working and now both work. I don’t know if it was cuz I waited or if it was by turning key. But mine both work now
Thank you for that do you by chance know the messages in the info screen and what the service messages mean??
You're Welcome - what messages specifically are you getting?
Had to turn off passive door locks to enter programming mode
I could not get it to work, I ordered 2 different key fobs from Amazon and could not program them, I am sending them back. 😢 Now my truck is stuck in programming mode, I have to press the start button for 12 seconds every time I need to start it 😢 Please help!
you will need to successfully program in 2 remotes to fully remove it from programming mode
FYI, my keys did not program as fast as his. Not sure why. But I thought I did something wrong. Sure enough, about 2 minutes later it was ready for the next remote - 2020 Terrain
How do you program a 2019 GMC Sierra that does not have a push start button, using the ignition key instead?
There is no manual way to program the fobs for the non push button start vehicles. You can program the ignition key though, those instructions are here www.programautokeys.com/classified/2019-gmc-sierra-ignition-fob-smart-chip-key-programming-instructions-listing-9501.aspx#.Y2lz-i-B2w4
I had one existing and i couldnt even get the screen to all for erasing
Good morning,
I followed directions. However, after the process, fob locks/unlocks doors but does not start truck?
Did you hold down the stop/start button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode?
2021 Terrain with 5 button the same? Just using the "unlock" to program the additional fob? That will enable all functions on the 5 button like the original? Great video by the way!
Yes, the 5 button will be the same programming procedure. As long as your vehicle originally used a 5 button remote, then the new 5 button remote should function just as the original
I’m assuming you leave the cut key in your door handle until your completely done??
You don't need to but it wont matter leave the emergency key or remove it after you turn it the 5 times
Hey just one question. Is it totally necessary cut the new fog or it can work without cutting it? I have the original key and I just wanna add a new one. Thx
You just need at least 1 cut emergency key - you can do it without cutting the new one
How to put door handle together?
Si solo tengo una, y sele acaba la pila como lo programo si lo reconoce pa prender pero no para deslaquiar las puertas ni lobprende a distancia como si el control no funcionara
I Purchased 3 Smart keys (Truck/1396 433m/435451, Exact Same Model Numbers as my current Fobs) to add to my truck that has 2 keys already. I have Tried Everything from the standard procedure like what you have done in this video as well as through the MDI Programmer and Immobilizer relearn with all key relearn and my original keys are the only ones to program. The Seller said 2 keys was new from GMC, the 3rd was their lost keyfob that the 2 was to replace but he ended up trading the vehicle in leaving him with the 2 that was ordered by vin# from GMC that was never Programmed to their truck and later ended up finding their lost remote. So what I'm getting at, Does these remotes need to be reset to allow reprogramming to a new VIN/BCM? Under the MDI tool, Diag says the Transponder was not visible? Batteries have been replaced and tested. maybe dormant remotes? How would I go about reset or activating?
These fobs lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be unlocked with the correct equipment before they can be programmed again. It sounds like those fobs may still be locked.
hey man i got a gmc 2019 acadia that i bought and it has no key fobs at all is it posibale to program 2 fey fobs with out going to a lock smith
No - not if you do not have a cut emergency
But if I get 2 new fobs and get them cut to the vehicle that can be programmed right
@@user-yc8wo8ci5y yes - as long as they are the correct fobs
I programmed it. It does not open or close my car but it’s start the car when the key is in transmitter pocket
check the battery in the key fob
How does this work if I do not have push start? 2018 sierra, I have only one key with one fob. I have to use key to start ignition, So I’ll have to program remote and key.
You cannot program the key fobs manually on the non push-button start vehicle. You can program the ignition key yourself in many cases though, those instructions can be found here www.programautokeys.com/classified/2018-gmc-sierra-ignition-transponder-chip-key-programming-instructions-listing-9507.aspx#.ZFp3Ry-B2w4
Missed the window for learning tried to start over not working. Do i leave key in door while i do the programming how long do i have to wait to try again txs
you can take the key out of the door or leave it in - it won't matter either way. You should be able to try again right away
What if you have a remote start button?
same proceudre
I'm not in Canada, but I believe my "new to me" GMC Terrain is from Canada. Are there any ways around the "feature not available in Canada" issue? After I turn the key to the left 5 times nothing happens. I cannot seem to get into "remote learning mode" no matter what I try.
The Canadian vehicles require 2 woking keys in order to be able to add additional keys yourself - otherwise you will need a dealership or automotive locksmith
My 2018 Terrain had only 1 fob. I bought an OEM fob and went through the process and only the 1st one reprogrammed. I tried numerous times with no luck.
I swapped the batteries between the two and still the result.
I bought another replacement fob and still no luck so it must not be a fob problem.
The dash instructions read the same as those that show up in your demonstration. Any suggestions?
it sounds like the new fobs themselves may be issue - especially if they are not OEM
Thanks. Both of the new fobs are OEM.
Thank you for the instructions. I did get stuck on one spot. I started with 1 working remote. I was able to follow all steps and successfully program a 2nd remote. Except, now neither key will start the car. Both remotes now lock, unlock, and remotely start the car, but they don't allow me to start the car using the push button. So the car will not leave park. At the end of following the video, I held the start button for 12 seconds, tested both keys, and they both lock and unlocked the car. Then i tried starting the car, it started once, but The dash then gave me a security error. After I turned my car off, now my car will lock and unlock with the remotes but it won't let me start it. How do I get this fixed?
Are you sure the second remote was successfully programmed? What your describing sounds like what happens when only one remote is programmed - in that situation you will need to hold down the stop/start button for 12 seconds before starting the vehicle every time until the second remote is successfully programmed
I bought a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 but it only came with 1 key fob. I found an old key fob we accidentally kept from our previous car, a 2018 GMC Terrain. Can I use the old key fob to the Terrain to program with the sierra 1500?
No, these key fobs lock to a vehicle once programmed and need to be unlocked by someone with the correct equipment before they can be programmed to a different vehicle.
What if you car is unlocked, can you just program the blank fob, or do you HAVE to turn the key 5 times?
have to turn key 5 times to get into programming mode
Do you know if the cover for the manual door lock is broke and can’t be put back in, does the keyless unlock work or not? I had to pop it open but it was frozen over so the clip broke and I’m just wondering how much of a hurry I should be in to replace it
that cap should have no effect on function - its mainly just for looks. You probably will want to replace it eventually though as Im not sure those key cyclinders are designed to be exposed to the weather all the time
What if I purchased a used key fob? Will this still work since the new one was likely programmed for another vehicle?
a used key fob needs to be "unlocked" by someone with correct equipment before it can be programmed to another vehicle
I turned the key five times and I saw it pop up on the screen but when I opened the door it disappeared. Is it still programming? Now neither of my keys are working.
Yes - the vehicles usually only show the message for a few seconds, keep going with the procedure
What is the frequency of the GM key fobs? I see both 315hz and 433hz advertised for the Terrain.
They can come both ways - it depends on your specific vehicle. If you have any existing remotes you can open it to see the numbers on the inside - The FCC ID is actually the number you want to match
i wasn’t able to program a new remote i got so i just reprogrammed the original key fob back to my gmc and it works but now everytime i remote start it it like goes back into programming mode so i keep having to hold the stop/start button for 12 seconds before it can actually turn on. how can i fix this?
if it makes any difference i do have a 2019 gmc terrain
You will need to program a second remote to fully exit programming mode
Можно ссылку на видео где просто привязать второй ключ к авто
Followed the procedure when it got to the part of start programming key 1 didn't remember the steps looked back on video and must of took to long everything erased turned off on dash now won't even read the key I had working any advice what I can do
It should not "time out" on you like that but If I would start over from the beginning of the procedure. If you're not seeing the messages on the dash try just going off of the time rather then the dash
Hi, thanks for posting will this procedure work for 2020 GMC Terrain ?
Yes - as long as the vehicle was built in the US
Will this feature work to reset the driver number of the key fobs? I do have 2 working Fobs that came with my 2019 Terrain, but both say you are driver #3... Subsequently neither work with the seating memory features...
Yes - you just need to start with the fobs far enough away from the vehicle so they cannot be detected. The order in which you program the fobs back in will determine the driver #
2029 GMC Terrain I have one working key I purchased second one on Amazon. I had the key cut at a locksmith. When I start the instructions you gave and the turn the original key to the left it starts beeping and going into the alarm and won’t stop. Why is it doing that? It does say remote learn pending but the beeping and alarm won’t stop unless I hit unlock.
Does it do that even if you unlock the vehicle with the working remote before you start the procedure?
@@PYR-Auto Yes
Not sure why its not deactivating when the vehicle is unlocked with the working fob - that's how it is supposed to function
Hello Thank u for all this I was thinking of taking my 2018 Terrain sle to get a key program I only have 1 original and want to program 2 more. So is this mean that I would have reset even the original and add all 3 again?
Yes exactly
Hi would this something I would have to do if say I needed to do a factory reset on my car bc my blutooth won't connect to my car?
no - this should only effect the keys
Is this procedure exactly the same for a 2020 Chevy Traverse? (except for placing the fob in the cupholder...presumbably would use the indentation under the console mat)
Nevermind!!! I bought a used 2020 Chevy Traverse and , of course, there was only one key FOB.... I bought an after market FOB off of Ebay and programmed the keys as described in this video (other than a different placement of the key fob--in the console) and it WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars!
Nice!
Do i need to cut the key on the second remote? I have only one remote with key
You can just use the key out of your original remote
By reprogramming the original key fob will it remove the remote start from it?
No