Programming Instructions:
Note: This is the same for many GM vehicles.
Sit in the car’s driver’s seat. Insert the key and turn it ON. Push the INFORMATION button on the information center until the display reads PRESS TO RELEARN KEYS. Push the CHECK button. Push and hold LOCK and UNLOCK on the remote. Wait about 15 seconds or so. You’ll hear the horn chirp. The remote is programmed. Repeat for the additional remotes you need to program; you can program up to 8.
Tony Stiltner says
This is BS. There is no PRESS TO RELEARN KEY display in the information center.
rick says
gm tech to program it or lock smith for 2011
Tony Stiltner says
Email Correction
The Remote Guy says
Hi Tony, really?!? I am surprised as this has been standard on late model Chevy’s for some time now. Is this new? Can you share what options you get when you press the button repeatedly? Try pressing and holding the button as well. I do not have this vehicle so can’t try it myself, but this method is known to work quite widely on these type of vehicles. I will look into it elsewhere and see if I can identify any issues.
Cheers!
amy says
Humm sorry 2011 don’t have one remote man go look in a 2011 hhr i don’t have its NOT standard where you get your information from?
Dale says
It’s not on ours either.
amy says
SIT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSE DOOR
2 HOLD FINGER DOWN ON UNLOCK POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH ON DRIVERS DOOR.
3 put key in ignition, TURN IGNITION ON / OFF , ON / OFF.LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION.(DO NOT START VEHICLE, ON POSITION IS THE POSITION BEFORE START)
4 RELEASE FINGER FROM POWER DOOR LOCK.POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN)
5 PRESS AND HOLD BOTH THE LOCK AND UNLOCK BUTTONS ON NEW REMOTE UNTILL YOU HEAR POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN) YOU MAY HAVE TO HOLD BOTH BUTTONS DOWN FOR 5- 20 SECONDS.
6 TAKE 2ND NEW , OR OLD REMOTE AND HOLD BOTH UNLOCK AND LOCK BUTTONS DOWN UNTILL LOCKS CYCLE.(MAY TAKE 5- 20 SECONDS)
7 TURN KEY ON, THEN OFF.
YOU ARE DONE, EXIT VEHICLE AND TRY YOUR REMOTE.”
Dale says
not working
Miche says
I have a 2011 HHR and there is no relearn or any option for keys under the info button. Only tire pressure info, miles, oil percentage, gas, coolant and trip A.
Joe says
I have a 2011 HHR and when you press the information button repeatedly it only displays the vehicle system readouts no press to relearn keys and when I press and hold the information button nothing happens, the display does not change….So far I have tried 3 different methods of programing my new remote key fob I have looked up on the internet and none of them work….
scott millner says
You have to find someone with a GM Tech ll OBD Computer. You also need to contact the dealer to find out what frequency remote to buy. After 2008 or so GM cars in some lower end models don’t have either option for self programing by the consumer
Warren says
As Joe, I also have 2011 HHR and have the same experience trying to program remote key. Of course, if anyone solves this mystery please let me know? Cheers!
amy says
SIT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSE DOOR
2 HOLD FINGER DOWN ON UNLOCK POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH ON DRIVERS DOOR.
3 put key in ignition, TURN IGNITION ON / OFF , ON / OFF.LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION.(DO NOT START VEHICLE, ON POSITION IS THE POSITION BEFORE START)
4 RELEASE FINGER FROM POWER DOOR LOCK.POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN)
5 PRESS AND HOLD BOTH THE LOCK AND UNLOCK BUTTONS ON NEW REMOTE UNTILL YOU HEAR POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN) YOU MAY HAVE TO HOLD BOTH BUTTONS DOWN FOR 5- 20 SECONDS.
6 TAKE 2ND NEW , OR OLD REMOTE AND HOLD BOTH UNLOCK AND LOCK BUTTONS DOWN UNTILL LOCKS CYCLE.(MAY TAKE 5- 20 SECONDS)
7 TURN KEY ON, THEN OFF.
YOU ARE DONE, EXIT VEHICLE AND TRY YOUR REMOTE.”
Tom says
Amy, you keep saying the same thing over and over again. It does not work on a 2011 HHR. Maybe tell me where you are getting your information so I can see it myself? You are missing information, if these are the real steps like how long each action is or something. Otherwise, you are completely wasting our time.
David A Smith says
What is the purpose of “jump up and down.”
Bill says
LOL
Jaqmes says
How do you program it
amy says
Remote man don’t know how
But he is know it all its not standard
amy says
SIT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSE DOOR
2 HOLD FINGER DOWN ON UNLOCK POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH ON DRIVERS DOOR.
3 put key in ignition, TURN IGNITION ON / OFF , ON / OFF.LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION.(DO NOT START VEHICLE, ON POSITION IS THE POSITION BEFORE START)
4 RELEASE FINGER FROM POWER DOOR LOCK.POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN)
5 PRESS AND HOLD BOTH THE LOCK AND UNLOCK BUTTONS ON NEW REMOTE UNTILL YOU HEAR POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN) YOU MAY HAVE TO HOLD BOTH BUTTONS DOWN FOR 5- 20 SECONDS.
6 TAKE 2ND NEW , OR OLD REMOTE AND HOLD BOTH UNLOCK AND LOCK BUTTONS DOWN UNTILL LOCKS CYCLE.(MAY TAKE 5- 20 SECONDS)
7 TURN KEY ON, THEN OFF.
YOU ARE DONE, EXIT VEHICLE AND TRY YOUR REMOTE.”
dawn sablan says
This does not work
amy says
SIT IN VEHICLE AND CLOSE DOOR
2 HOLD FINGER DOWN ON UNLOCK POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH ON DRIVERS DOOR.
3 put key in ignition, TURN IGNITION ON / OFF , ON / OFF.LEAVE KEY IN IGNITION.(DO NOT START VEHICLE, ON POSITION IS THE POSITION BEFORE START)
4 RELEASE FINGER FROM POWER DOOR LOCK.POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN)
5 PRESS AND HOLD BOTH THE LOCK AND UNLOCK BUTTONS ON NEW REMOTE UNTILL YOU HEAR POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE.(JUMP UP AND DOWN) YOU MAY HAVE TO HOLD BOTH BUTTONS DOWN FOR 5- 20 SECONDS.
6 TAKE 2ND NEW , OR OLD REMOTE AND HOLD BOTH UNLOCK AND LOCK BUTTONS DOWN UNTILL LOCKS CYCLE.(MAY TAKE 5- 20 SECONDS)
7 TURN KEY ON, THEN OFF.
YOU ARE DONE, EXIT VEHICLE AND TRY YOUR REMOTE.”
amy says
This is the right was. I got from another web page for 2011 and it works i did it.
Dan says
Amy,
So you did this on the 2011 HHR specifically? or on another year/GM model?
Thanks in advance
Valerie says
I have a 2011 HHR and I tried the info Amy gave and it didn’t work. Has it worked for anyone else?
Skysmom says
It did not work
Latoya Orr says
Amys idea, Did not work
Dale says
Doesn’t work.
bob says
need a by pass to plug in to computer to program for 2011 chev hhr s
rick says
ok welp, ime a 42 year gm mechanic , there is no mystery, on the 2011 chevy you have to have a gm tool to program it either the dealer or a lock smith!!!
Dustin says
The newer autel can do it also.
Robb says
It’s 2017 now… If anyone has a “new” way of programming the remote “clicker” for a 2011 HHR please share. Thanks!
Mary says
Amy instructions worked on my 2011 HHR LT
James says
I have tried to program a 2011 Chevrolet HHR and these instructions do not work. Am I missing something or is it true that after 2010 GM made it difficult or impossible to do without requiring the “Expense” of going to a dealership or locksmith? Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated.