How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light on GMC Canyon (2007-2021)
Last Updated on November 9, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light on GMC Canyon (2007-2021) – The GMC Canyon is a pickup from General Motor. An identical model from the Chevrolet brand is marketed under the model name Colorado. Since its introduction in 2004, it has replaced the S10 as a compact pickup in the American Chevrolet model family.
The GMC Canyon is based on the GMT355 platform, which it shares with the identical Chevrolet Colorado and the Isuzu D-Max. And on which the GMT345 platform of the Hummer H3 is also based.
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How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light on GMC Canyon (2007-2021)
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your GMC Canyon, 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.
2007-2011 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
If you have 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 GMC Canyon, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without a tool. 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
- Turn the exterior lamp switch from AUTO to OFF 4 times within 3 seconds
The horn will sound twice and the TPMS low tire warning light starts blinking indicates 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!
2012 Model
Unlike the previous model year, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2012 model years. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Turn the exterior lamp switch from AUTO to OFF 4 times within 3 seconds
- 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
2015-2021 Models
Just like the previous model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this latest GMC Canyon model year. Depending on your vehicle trim level, there are 2 ways to do this. Follow these steps to do it:
With Lever Button
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the MENU button 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
- 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
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
- 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 GMC Canyon owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of the GMC Canyon (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Light on GMC Canyon (2007-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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