Experiencing issues with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Key Fob can be frustrating. If your key fob is acting erratically, such as locking and then immediately unlocking your doors, or randomly unlocking while driving, you might be tempted to rush to a dealership for an expensive replacement. However, before you do, there’s a simple DIY fix you can try that might save you time and money.
Many 2014 Chevrolet Silverado owners have encountered peculiar problems with their key fobs. These can manifest as the doors unlocking immediately after locking, or even more concerningly, random unlocking events while the vehicle is in motion or in retained accessory power mode. If you’ve ruled out low battery as the culprit, the issue might be something less obvious: a gel-like substance that can sometimes accumulate inside the key fob.
One Silverado owner discovered this issue firsthand. After experiencing these exact symptoms with their 2017 model (similar key fob design to the 2014), they decided to investigate. Upon carefully opening the key fob casing, they found a clear, gel-like substance on the circuit board and the inside of the casing. This substance, possibly leakage from the battery, was suspected to be conductive and causing the key fob to malfunction.
The solution? Careful cleaning. Using a simple paper towel, the owner gently cleaned the gel substance from the circuit board and the casing of the key fob. After reassembling the fob, initial tests indicated that this simple cleaning had resolved the issue.
While not definitively proven to be battery leakage, the presence of this gel and the successful fix after cleaning suggest it’s a likely cause for these types of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado key fob problems. If you’re experiencing similar erratic behavior from your key fob, carefully opening it and checking for this gel substance is a worthwhile first step in troubleshooting. Cleaning it away might just restore your key fob to perfect working order, saving you the cost of a replacement.
If this DIY fix works for you, it’s a testament to simple solutions for common car problems. Keep an eye on your key fob’s performance after cleaning to ensure the fix is permanent.
