The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban debuted in a special media event back in December, introducing a brand-new generation for both SUVs. In addition to new styling inside and out, a new platform, a new independent rear suspension, and a long list of modern technology features, the new utilities also sport new key fobs, as we’re highlighting here.
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban key fobs now sport a more rounded case, as opposed to the squared-off case used by the previous-generation vehicles. The key fob is primarily black, with a shiny bit of trim added to the outer edge. The back of the fob comes with a textured pattern, on top of which we find a yellow Bow Tie badge.
Turning the fob over, we find a total of six different buttons to support the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban’s various features. The top two buttons should be pretty obvious, as they either lock or unlock the doors. The middle buttons, however, are a bit less obvious, with the left-middle button used for the remote engine start functionality, which is particularly useful for those folks living in either a cold or hot climate who don’t wanna walk out to their vehicle to start it and fire up the climate control.
Meanwhile, the right middle button pops the rear lift gate, swinging it up for easy loading and unloading. Alternatively, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban owners can hit the bottom right button, which opens just the top section of the lift gate for easy access to small items in the cargo area.
Finally, the red button in the bottom lefthand portion of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban key fob remotely activates the alarm system, as well as the vehicle’s lights and horn.
What’s more, the key fob includes a hidden physical key, which will slide out of the case in the event that the key fob battery dies.
To note, both next-gen utility vehicles incorporate GM’s Global B digital electrical architecture, the automaker’s latest electrical “nervous system” which offers greater bandwidth and data processing capabilities compared to previous electrical architectures. The new key fob is part of this new system.
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Comments
More could have been done I wish they could put a little more thought into the design an functionality of the key fob isn’t it time for maybe a digital one for the hire trims
I would like to see an option of a phone app, but me personally I would never use it. Too much effort to unlock phone, open app and make selection. It should be an option, but 95% of people wouldn’t use it. Isn’t most of these functions available with the MYLink Chevy app though?
It’s not as hard as it sounds. Especially if you use faceID to unlock your device often. Set your MyLink app on the main screen and it doesn’t take that much more effort to use it than a fob. What I would REALLY wish they included on these new SUVs is “phone as key”. My boyfriend has me working out with him a lot lately and that feature on his Lincoln his so convenient. Leave the keys at home and not having to worry about losing them on your run or hike is amazing.
How about the towing numbers?
2dr only option is what I want. I got a 95 2dr with under 120k and I’d like a new one to park next to it. Guess I’ll just hook up the original and keep my fingers crossed.
I agree with Curtis. They need to make a 2 door option. I know they would have to do a little retooling at the plants, but not much. They still make the 2 door Silverado so I know they can make it happen.
I don’t like the sleeping key. If the key is in the car I don’t want to have to find it. Can I disable the key so it doesn’t sleep.
I agree Karen … did you get an answer
I agree. How can i disable the sleeping key. Its really irritating.
No….Ive written twice. No answer. That’s irritating too.
How can i get an answer?
Also want to disable the sleepy key. Any way to do this?
How can you disable the sleep mode. I am tired of always having to find my key. When I had my ford I never had to find a key and that was awesome. Please come out with something to disable this.
Anyone figure out how to disable the key “sleep mode”?
I HATE THE SLEEPING FOB.
How can you disable sleep mode on the key? Drives me f#cking nuts
Any answer on the sleep Fob ! I had a Tahoe 2020 prior to this and that was not a “feature” ! Makes me crazy