2015 Chevrolet Colorado Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2015–2022 Colorado uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Chevrolet Colorado key guide.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado: key facts

Key type: Remote-head key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: 46E (Hitag2 Extended)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Bladed remote-head/flip key; push-button start was not offered on this generation.

What key does a 2015 Colorado use, and what does that mean for you?

The 2015 Colorado came with a remote-head key. That is a metal blade with the remote built into the head, and on this truck it folds out like a flip key. Push-button start was not offered on this generation, so there is no key fob to carry in your pocket. You put a key in the ignition and turn it.

Inside the head is a transponder chip from the 46E (Hitag2 Extended) family. That chip is what lets the truck start. If the chip is not programmed to the truck, the blade can still turn the lock but the engine will not run. This chip family is verified for this year, with transpondery.com as a source.

There is also a mechanical backup key for this truck. If the remote battery dies, the blade still works the lock. That is useful, but it does not replace a working chip when you need to drive away.

Key type: bladed remote-head flip key
Start system: turn-key ignition, no push-button start
Chip: 46E (Hitag2 Extended), verified
Remote and chip are separate functions inside one key head

Duplicate key or all keys lost: what is different?

For this setup, making a duplicate normally needs an original working key to start from. That is the easier situation. You hand us a key that works, and we cut a blade and program a new one so you have a spare before something goes wrong.

All keys lost is also possible on this Colorado. It takes more work because there is no working key to learn from, and the truck has to be taught a new key from scratch. Programming is done through the OBD port. According to our data, no NASTF SDRM access is required for it, so we do not have to send you to a dealer for it.

If you only have one key left, copy it now. It is usually the more economical route compared with waiting until the last one is lost.

How we handle a 2015 Colorado key, step by step

Here is how a typical job goes when you call the number on this page.

You call (213) 577-1366. Someone answers any hour of the day, any day of the year. Tell us if you have a working key or none.
We confirm the truck by VIN, so we are cutting and programming for your exact vehicle and not a guess.
We cut the blade for the key, whether it is a duplicate or a replacement.
We connect to the OBD port and program the 46E transponder chip and remote functions to the truck.
We test that the key starts the truck, that the lock turns, and that the remote buttons work before we call the job done.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

We answer around the clock, every day of the year.

Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the price of a Colorado key?

We do not put numbers on a page because the real cost depends on your situation. These are the things that move it:

Duplicate or all keys lost. A working original to start from is simpler than starting with nothing.
Where the work happens. Coming to your truck with a mobile van is different from you bringing it to our Westwood storefront.
How many keys you need programmed at the same time.
Condition of the key. A cracked shell, broken flip hinge, or worn buttons may mean replacing more than a battery.
Chip quality. Aftermarket or cloned chips can fail intermittently, and a poor chip can mean doing the work twice. We would rather talk through the options before we start.

What we confirm by VIN, and why Wilshire Lock & Key

The data on this page is verified for the 2015 Colorado, but we still confirm by VIN before we cut or program anything. Build details can differ from one truck to the next, and we do not want to give you a promise that depends on a guess from a web page. If the VIN or the truck in front of us shows something different, we will say so plainly.

Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans. You deal with one company, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, so ask any locksmith you call for theirs.

Common trouble on these keys is ordinary wear: cracked shells, broken flip hinges, worn buttons, and dead remote batteries. If yours is one of those, tell us what is happening when you call. You can also see more on the Chevrolet Colorado key page, browse Chevrolet key services, or contact us to describe your situation.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado have push-button start?

No. Push-button start was not offered on this generation. The truck uses a bladed remote-head flip key that you turn in the ignition.

What transponder chip does a 2015 Colorado key use?

A 46E (Hitag2 Extended) chip, which is verified for this year. We still confirm by VIN before cutting or programming.

Can you make a key if I lost all of my 2015 Colorado keys?

Yes, all keys lost is possible for this truck. We cut a new blade and program the chip through the OBD port. It involves more work than copying a key you still have.

Do I need my original key to get a duplicate?

For duplication on this setup, yes, an original working key is needed. If you have no working key, the job becomes an all-keys-lost replacement.

Do you need dealer-only access to program a 2015 Colorado key?

No. Programming is done through the OBD port, and our data shows NASTF SDRM access is not required for this year.

My remote works only sometimes. Is the key bad?

It could be a weak remote battery, worn buttons, or a low-quality cloned or aftermarket chip that fails intermittently. Call us and describe what happens, and we will help work out which it is.

Will the blade still open the door if the remote battery dies?

Yes. This truck has a mechanical backup key, so the blade can still turn the lock. The engine still needs a properly programmed chip to start.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.