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2016 Chevrolet Malibu car key pricing breakdown from EZ Car Keyz La Mesa CA
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13521090Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Smart Key HYQ4EA
FCC IDHYQ4EAPart #13511629Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504202Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Remote Flip Key OHT05918179
FCC IDOHT05918179Part #13504283Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504200Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #20873621Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #B119-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 Malibu runs a flip-style smart key with five buttons and a fold-out blade. The fob handles both remote functions and ignition start through the transponder chip inside. The plastic hinge on these housings is a known weak point. After a few years of daily pocket carry, the shell cracks right at the pivot and the blade starts wobbling. The circuit board and chip usually survive that completely. Before you order a whole new fob, look at whether your electronics are actually damaged or just sitting inside a broken shell. A shell swap with a fresh blade cut to your vehicle is a totally different job than a full key replacement, and the distinction matters a lot when you're comparing options.
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I was out in the Grossmont Area of La Mesa on a call for a 2016 Malibu owner who had already done her homework before I arrived. She had called the dealer, gotten a quote, and then called me.

The fob was split right at the hinge. Classic pattern on these. The blade was still intact but was rocking around because the shell could no longer hold it square. She told me the dealer quoted her a flat rate for a complete new key, cut and programmed, no discussion about what was actually broken.

I looked at her fob on the hood of the car. The circuit board was fine. The chip read clean. The remote functions responded when I checked continuity on the board. None of that needed replacing. What she had was a housing failure, not an electronics failure.

I swapped her working board and chip into a fresh shell, verified the blade cut against her door lock, and cut a replacement blade to match. Then I ran the full test: lock, unlock, remote start signal, and the ignition start sequence to confirm the transponder was still talking to the car correctly.

Everything passed. She had a solid, working key again in about 25 minutes.

She paid a fraction of what the dealer quoted for a full replacement. The difference was just knowing what was actually broken and fixing that, not replacing parts that didn't need replacing.

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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Chevrolet Malibu Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I need to bring my 2016 Chevrolet Malibu somewhere for key replacement?
No. I come to you. Whether your car is parked in your driveway, at your job, or in a lot anywhere in the Grossmont Area of La Mesa, I show up with everything needed to cut and program the key on site. The dealer route typically means either driving in with a working key or arranging a tow if you're locked out or all keys are lost. Some owners on GM forums have reported being told the car had to come in no matter what, and that each replacement fob was a significant expense through the service department. A mobile locksmith skips all of that. Your car stays where it is, and the job gets done in your parking spot.
How does mobile key replacement work for a 2016 Malibu?
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I bought a replacement fob online for my 2016 Malibu. Can I program it myself?
My 2016 Malibu shows a key-not-detected warning but the fob is right there. What is going on?
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