Experiencing issues with your 2015 Chevy Tahoe key fob can be frustrating. If you’ve noticed your doors locking and then immediately unlocking, or random unlocking while driving, you’re not alone. Many Chevy owners have encountered similar problems, and the solution might be simpler than you think – and it lies inside the key fob itself.
One Chevy owner discovered a peculiar issue within their key fob: a clear, gel-like substance on the circuit board and casing. This substance, found inside the key fob, appeared to be the culprit behind the erratic behavior. After carefully opening the key fob – which is reported to be easier than expected with no damage – and observing this gel, the owner proceeded to investigate further.
Testing indicated that this gel was conductive and disrupting the key fob’s functionality. The owner meticulously cleaned the substance from the circuit board and the inside of the case using just a paper towel. After reassembling the key fob, initial tests showed promising results, suggesting the cleaning had resolved the problem.
While the exact nature of this gel substance isn’t definitively confirmed, some speculate it could be leakage from the key fob battery. This wouldn’t be the typical corrosion seen with standard batteries, but a less common form of leakage. Regardless of its origin, removing it proved to be the key to fixing the malfunctioning 2015 Chevy Tahoe key fob.
If you are facing similar key fob issues with your 2015 Chevy Tahoe, carefully examining the inside of your key fob for this gel substance could be a worthwhile first step. Cleaning it might just restore your key fob to perfect working order, saving you a trip to the dealership and the cost of a replacement.
