2011-2019 Chevrolet Volt Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on October 25, 2020 by Nick
2011-2019 Chevrolet Volt Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset Guide – The Chevrolet Volt is an electric car with a range extender from the American car brand Chevrolet (General Motors). These cars entered the market in 2011. It’s equipped with an electric motor that is powered by a battery, or from a 1.4-liter petrol engine.
The speed of the Volt is limited to 160 km / h. This is to prevent the battery from draining too quickly. The battery can be charged via a standard 230-volt connection.
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2011-2019 Chevrolet Volt Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset Guide
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Volt, 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.
2011-2015 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
In 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chevrolet Volt, you can reset the TPMS via the menu in the information display using the control button. However, you need the TPMS Relearn Tool to do this. 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
- Go to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu by turning the SELECT button
The button is located on the instrument panel
- Press and hold the SELECT button to enter the relearn mode
A confirmation message will appear on the screen
- Select YES to initiate the reset process
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will appear on the screen
- Start from the driver side front tire, use the TPMS Relearn tool to activate the tpms sensor
Place the 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
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!
2016-2019 Models
Just like the previous model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this latest Chevy Volt. Here’s how to do it:
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Press the ◄ navigation button to access the cluster applications
- Select INFO
- Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
- Press and hold the ✓ 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 Volt owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generation of the Chevy Volt (2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 model years). Hopefully, the article 2011-2019 Chevrolet Volt Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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