TPMS Reset Guide: GMC Terrain Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2021)
Last Updated on November 11, 2020 by Nick
TPMS Reset Guide: GMC Terrain Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2021) – The GMC Terrain is an SUV from the GMC brand belonging to General Motors. The vehicle presented at the New York International Auto Show 2009 is the smallest and most economical model from GMC.
It replaces the Pontiac Torrent and shares the technical basis with the Chevrolet Equinox, Cadillac SRX, and Suzuki XL7. The second generation was unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show and has been on sale in North America since 2017.
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TPMS Reset Guide: GMC Terrain Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2021)
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your GMC Terrain, 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.
2010-2017 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
You’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this GMC Terrain 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 model years. 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 VEHICLE INFORMATION MENU on the display
The button is located on the center console
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu
Use the ▼ button to cycle the menu
- Press and hold the SET/CLR button to enter the relearn mode
A confirmation message will appear on the display
- Select YES to confirm
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING message will appear on the screen
- Activate the TPMS sensor
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
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!
2018-2021 Models
Just like the previous model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this latest GMC Terrain model year. Depending on your vehicle trim level, there are 3 ways to do this. Here’s how to do it:
Base Level Display
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Go to the VEHICLE menu tab by pressing the ◄ ► navigation button
- 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
Mid Level Display
- 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 until the horn sounds twice 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
Uplevel Display
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Go to the INFORMATION menu tab by using the ◄ ► navigation button
- 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 Terrain owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of the GMC Terrain (2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article TPMS Reset Guide: GMC Terrain Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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