2007-2021 Chevrolet Silverado Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on October 21, 2020 by Nick
2007-2021 Chevrolet Silverado Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light Reset Guide – The Chevrolet Silverado is a pick-up from the American car brand Chevrolet. The car is identical to the GMC Sierra, another pick-up from the General Motors range.
A second generation was presented in 2007. Like its predecessor, the models were also divided into Light or Heavy-Duty. The cheapest model of this second generation already started at 12,000 euros.
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2007-2021 Chevrolet Silverado Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light Reset Guide
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Silverado 1500, the system will detect a malfunction and the low tire pressure warning light will blink. When that happens, the TPMS sensor reset process must be done. Depending on the vehicle model you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS.
2007-2010 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
If you have 2007 2008 2009 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without using tools. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the Engine Start/Stop button without touching the brake pedal
- Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for five seconds
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will appear indicating the TPMS matching process has started
- Activate the TPMS sensor
Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will disappear
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Done!
2011-2013 Models
Unlike the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2011 2012 2013 model years. Depending on your vehicle trim level, there are 2 ways to do this. Follow these steps to do it:
With RKE
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
With Driver Info Button
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the VEHICLE INFORMATION button briefly until you see the “PRESS ✓ TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS” message on the display
- Press and hold the ✓ button until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
2014-2018 Models
Just like the previous model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this Chevrolet Silverado 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 model year. Depending on your vehicle trim level, there are 2 ways to do this. Here’s how to do it:
With Trip Button
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Turn the TRIP knob until you see the TIRE PRESSURE on the display
- Press and hold the TRIP knob until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
With Steering Control
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the ◄ navigation button to access the cluster applications
- Select INFO
- Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
- Press and hold the ✓ button until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
2019-2021 Models
This is the newest model at this time. Just like its predecessor, you need the TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the tire pressure sensor. Here’s how to do it:
Base Level Display
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Turn the TRIP knob on the instrument cluster until you see the TIRE PRESSURE on the display
- Press and hold the TRIP knob until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Mid level & Uplevel Display
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Go to the INFO menu tab by using the ◄ navigation button
- Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
- Press and hold the thumbwheel button to enter the relearn mode
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
These instructions are based on the Chevy Silverado owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the second, third, and fourth generation of the Chevy Silverado 1500 (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2007-2021 Chevrolet Silverado Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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