2022 Silverado key replacement | Wilshire Lock & Key

The 2022–2023 Silverado uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Chevrolet Silverado key guide.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado: key facts

Key type: Flip key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: Varies by trim — we confirm by VIN
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Catalogs genuinely split for these years: transpondery.com lists NXP Hitag Pro from about 2021-2022, while HYQ1EA/HYQ1ES (46E-era) fobs are cataloged through 2022 and YG0G21TB2 Hitag Pro smart keys appear on 2022-2024 listings — we confirm from the FCC ID on the customer's fob before quoting. WT/Custom keyed-ignition flip keys continue.

What key does a 2022 Silverado use?

The 2022 Silverado in our data uses a flip key: a metal blade that folds into a remote head with buttons. It is not a push-to-start setup. The truck has a keyed ignition, and the key carries a mechanical backup blade as well. That matches the WT and Custom trims, where keyed-ignition flip keys continue.

For you as the owner, that means the key does two jobs. The blade turns the ignition and opens the door, and the electronics inside the head handle the remote buttons and the immobilizer handshake. If either half fails, the truck can act like the key is wrong even though the blade looks fine.

Programming on this setup is done through the OBD port under the dash. Our data does not show a special manufacturer-security enrollment requirement for this year, so we do not need to send you to a dealer just to get a key added.

The wear points are predictable. Flip-key heads crack, the hinge that folds the blade breaks, and the buttons wear flat. Remote batteries die. The third common problem is a low-quality cloned or aftermarket chip that works for a while and then fails intermittently, which is why we are careful about what we put in your truck.

Duplicate or all keys lost: what changes?

If you still have a working key, making another is the simpler job. For this truck an original key is needed to duplicate from, so bring it with you or have us come to you. We cut the blade, set up the new head and program it so the truck accepts it.

If every key is gone, that is still possible on this setup. All-keys-lost work means we cut a blade from the lock or by code information, then program a new key to the truck without any existing key to learn from. It takes more steps and more care, but you do not need to tow the truck to a dealer first.

Either way, bring proof that the truck is yours. We ask for ID and registration or title before making a key, and any reputable locksmith should do the same.

How we handle a Silverado key job

Here is the usual order of work, whether we meet you with a mobile van or you come to our Westwood storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd.

You call (213) 577-1366. A person answers, day or night, and we ask for the year, trim and whether you have any key left.
We look at your fob if you have one and read the FCC ID on it, because that tells us which remote and chip family your truck is carrying.
We confirm the details against your VIN so we order or stock the right key before we cut anything.
We cut the blade, prepare the flip key and program it through the OBD port.
We test the blade in the door and ignition, then test the remote buttons and a full start before we hand it over.

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What affects the price of a 2022 Silverado key?

We do not quote numbers in an article because the real figure depends on your situation. These are the things that move it:

Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost.
Which fob your truck actually takes, since the catalog listings differ and the parts are not identical.
Whether you need only a new shell, hinge or battery, which is usually the more economical route, or a full new key.
How many keys you want made and programmed at once.
Where you are and the hour you call, since mobile service means we drive to you.
The quality of the key itself. A properly sourced chip costs more up front than a cheap clone, but it avoids the intermittent failures clones are known for.

What we confirm before quoting, and why you can call us

Here is the honest part. Catalog sources split on this model year. One lists an NXP Hitag Pro chip from about 2021 to 2022. Other listings carry the HYQ1EA and HYQ1ES fobs, the older 46E-era style, through 2022, and the YG0G21TB2 Hitag Pro smart key appears on 2022 to 2024 listings. We cannot tell you from a catalog alone which one is on your truck, so we read the FCC ID on your fob and match it to your VIN before quoting. If it turns out your truck needs something that only a dealer can supply, we will say so plainly.

Wilshire Lock & Key has served Los Angeles since 1987, and we cover 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You get one company with a storefront and its own vans, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it before they start.

If you want the wider picture, see our Chevrolet key pages, the Silverado overview, or our general car key services. To reach us directly, use the contact page or call (213) 577-1366.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2022 Silverado have push-to-start?

Our data for this year shows a keyed ignition with a flip key, not push-to-start. Some catalogs list smart keys on 2022 to 2024 trims, so we verify your exact truck by VIN.

Can you make a Silverado key if I lost all of them?

Yes. For this setup, all-keys-lost replacement is possible. We cut a blade and program a new key through the OBD port. You will need to show ID and proof of ownership.

Do I need the original key to make a copy?

Yes, duplicating needs an original working key. If you do not have one, the job becomes an all-keys-lost replacement, which takes more steps.

Do I have to go to the dealer for this key?

Not based on our data. Programming is through the OBD port and no special manufacturer enrollment is listed for this year. If your VIN shows a dealer-only case, we will tell you honestly.

My flip key cracked but still works. Can it be repaired?

Often the electronics can be moved into a new shell, which is usually the more economical route. We check the chip and remote first so we do not transfer a failing part.

Why do you ask for the FCC ID?

Catalogs disagree on the 2022 chip, so the FCC ID on the fob is the most reliable clue to which remote and chip your truck uses.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.