How To Reset Chevrolet Avalanche Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light (2004-2013)

Last Updated on October 26, 2020 by Nick

How To Reset Chevrolet Avalanche Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light (2004-2013) – The Chevrolet Avalanche is a four-door, five- or six-seat pickup model made by the US auto company General Motors, introduced in 2001 and produced until 2013. The Avalanche is the pickup version of the Chevrolet Suburban.

Similarities to the Chevrolet Silverado, but the Avalanche has contrary to this a closed cargo area. Also, the Avalanche only has a double cabin. The Avalanche was equipped with the same engines as the Chevrolet Tahoe.

How To Reset Chevrolet Avalanche Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light (2004-2013)

If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Avalanche, 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.

2004-2009 Models

There are 3 ways to reset TPMS on the old Chevrolet Avalanche. Please choose 1 of the two ways below according to your vehicle specifications.

With Exterior Lamp

With DIC Button

Follow these steps if your vehicle is equipped with a DIC button.

• Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
• Press the VEHICLE INFORMATION button briefly until you see the RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message on the display

• Press and hold the ✓ button until the horn sounds twice
• 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
• Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
• Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard

With RKE

If both methods fail, you can try the following ways:

• 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, 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
• Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
• Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard

2010-2013 Models

Unlike the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2010 2011 2012 2013 model years. Follow these steps to do it:

• 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
• A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
• 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 Avalanche owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generation of the Chevy Avalanche (2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Chevrolet Avalanche Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light (2004-2013) can solve your problem. Good Luck!