How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Trax (2015-2021)
Last Updated on October 24, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Trax (2015-2021) – The Chevrolet Trax is a compact crossover introduced in 2012. This car is a sister model of the Opel Mokka or Buick Encore in some markets.
The Trax’s engines are identical to the Mokka: there are two petrol engines and a diesel engine. The 1.6 and 1.4 Turbo petrol engines deliver 115 and 140 hp respectively. The 1.7 CDTI has an output of 130 hp.
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How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Trax (2015-2021)
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Trax, 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.
2015-2016 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
In the 2015 2016 Chevy Trax, you can reset the TPMS via the menu in the information display using the control button located on the turn signal lever. 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
- Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see OIL LIFE menu on the display
The button is located on the turn signal lever
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu
Use the thumbwheel to scroll down
- Press and hold the SET/CLR button to enter the relearn mode
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!
2017-2021 Models
Just like the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 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:
Base Level Display
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever briefly until you see the OIL LIFE menu on the display
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu
- Press and hold the SET/CLR 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
Uplevel Display
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever briefly until you see the VEHICLE tab menu on the display
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu
- Press and hold the SET/CLR 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 Trax owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Chevy Trax (2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Chevrolet Trax (2015-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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