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How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Express (2008-2021)

How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Express (2008-2021) – The Chevrolet Express and almost identical GMC Savana are pickup trucks from General Motors. The vehicle has been built on the GM GMT-610 platforms since 2003.

The Express and Savana are offered as a panel van (Work Van) and a station wagon (Passenger Van) with 8 to 15 seats. 4-speed automatic transmissions of the type 4L60E are installed as the transmission. The vehicle is available with rear-wheel drive (G-series) and all-wheel drive (H-series).

How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Express (2008-2021)

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

2008-2011 Models

Time needed: 7 minutes

If you have 2008 2009 2010 2011 Chevrolet Express, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without tools. Follow these instructions to get started:

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire

    The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will disappear

  6. Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard

    Done!

2012-2021 Models

Unlike the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years. Depending on your vehicle trim level, there are 2 ways to do this. Follow these steps to do it:

With RKE Button

Just like the previous model, you can access relearn tire mode using the button on the 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 Information Control

Follow these instructions if your vehicle is not equipped with an RKE:

  • 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

These instructions are based on the Chevy Express owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Chevy Express (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Express (2008-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!

Nick

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