Easy Way To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Impala (2006-2021)
Last Updated on October 19, 2020 by Nick
Easy Way To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Impala (2006-2021) – The Chevrolet Impala is a car model built by Chevrolet, part of General Motors. The name comes from the African antelope, which can also be found in the logo of individual model years.
The Impala was first introduced at the 1956 General Motors Motorama auto show. Production started a year later in 1958 and was launched. The ninth and current generation of the car was presented at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show in 2005 and established in 2006.
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Easy Way To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Impala (2006-2021)
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Impala, 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.
2006-2010 Models
There are 2 ways to reset TPMS on the old Chevrolet Impala. Please choose 1 of the two ways below according to your vehicle specifications.
With Remote Keyless Entry
Time needed: 7 minutes
If you have a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 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!
With Driver Information Center
In addition through the RKE, you can also reset the TPMS via menu on the Information Center. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the VEHICLE INFORMATION button briefly until you see the “LEARN 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
2011-2021 Models
Unlike the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2011 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 Remote Keyless Entry
- 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 Steering Control
- 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 Impala owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the ninth and tenth generation of the Chevy Impala (2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Easy Way To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Impala (2006-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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