Quick answer

With the key fob within 3 feet, the driver-door button unlocks that door and a second press within five seconds unlocks the rest; Passive Locking is controlled from the Remote Lock, Unlock and Start settings.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in Chevrolet's 2025 Traverse quick-reference guide. Keyless Access is equipment-dependent; confirm the door-handle button is present on the vehicle.

Required equipment / service
Keyless Access
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • Keyless Access
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified in Chevrolet's 2025 Traverse quick-reference guide. Keyless Access is equipment-dependent; confirm the door-handle button is present on the vehicle.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Chevrolet Traverse
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Carry the key fob and stand within approximately 3 feet of the door you want to use.

  2. 02

    Press the driver-door handle button once to unlock only the driver door, or press it again within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.

  3. 03

    To enable automatic locking, open Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock and Start on the infotainment screen.

  4. 04

    Turn on Passive Locking, switch the ignition off, remove the fob and close all doors; the doors will lock after a short delay.

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Important limits

  • A fob left inside the vehicle can change or prevent the expected locking behavior.
  • The passenger-door handle button unlocks all doors and the liftgate rather than only the passenger door.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the handle button does not respond, move the fob closer and check its battery.
  • ✓If the doors do not lock after closing, confirm Passive Locking is enabled and that every door and the liftgate are fully closed.
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Primary evidence

Getting to Know Your 2025 Chevrolet Traverse — Keyless Access System

Relevant section or page: 4. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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