If the Tire Pressure Management System in the Chevy Silverado is not working properly, you may have to reset the TPMS system. Follow these steps to re-initialize it.
The light indicator is a notification to warn you of significantly low air pressure or high-pressure loss in your tires and is NOT to be ignored, as low pressure affects the vehicles overall performance such as:
- How the vehicle drives.
- Increases the need for fuel.
- Tire failure.
First, Check the Recommended Air Levels Needed:
- Refer to the Manufacturer’s Sticker located on the inside of the Driver’s door.
Keep in mind, after tires are inflated, the outdoor temperature affects how fast the air in the tires will adjust to the proper temperature, this could take minutes, a day, 2 or 3, simply be patient and give the tires time to adjust. In addition, if the tire pressure warning light stays illuminated past a week, you will need to have your vehicle serviced as there could possibly be a sensor issue or a tire puncture.
NOTE: If you are unable to Reset the Tire Pressure Warning Light in the Chevy Silverado on the first try, REPEAT the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
Contents
Option 1
- Set your Brake (Optional but Safe).
- Turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine and leave it on through the entire process.
- Press the 2nd button located to the LEFT of the instrument cluster next to the vent. Until you see “Press the ✔ To Relearn The Tire System”.
- Press the 3rd ✔ button located in the same area.
- The horn will beep 3 times to indicate the system is in the learning mode.
- Using the device of your choice, RELEASE some air out of the DRIVER’s side tire FIRST until the horn BEEPS. Be patient as this could take up to 30 seconds for each tire.
- Do the exact same for ALL the tires in this order- Driver, Front Passenger, Right Rear, then Left Rear.
- After the Left Rear tire air has been released you will hear 2 beeps, this indicates the re-programming is successful.
- Fill each tire to the recommended PSI air pressure levels.
Switch the key from ON to OFF then back ON. The warning light should be gone.
Option 2
- Set your Brake (Optional but Safe).
- Turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine.
- Using the On/Off light switch. Really FAST turn the knob to the 2nd and 3rd icons 4 times stopping on the 2nd icon. The horn will BEEP.
- Using the device of your choice, RELEASE some air out of the DRIVER’s side tire FIRST until the horn BEEPS. Be patient as this could take up to 30 seconds for each tire.
- Do the exact same for ALL the tires in this order:
- Driver
- Front Passenger
- Right Rear
- Left Rear
- After the Left Rear tire air has been released you will hear 2 beeps, along with the door open chime to indicate that the re-programming is successful.
- Add air to ALL tires to reach the recommended PSI air pressure levels.
- Switch the key from OFF to ON. The warning light should be gone.
Option 3
- Once your tires have been inflated to the recommended PSI air pressure levels, drive 50mph for at minimum, 10mins.
- Afterward, turn off the vehicle and switch the key to the ON position without starting the engine.
- Press and HOLD in the TPMS RESET button (located under the steering wheel) until the TIRE PRESSURE light flashes 3 times then release.
- Start the vehicle but give it about 20 mins or so to completely reprogram the system.
- Inflate ALL 4 tires 3 PSI over the recommended PSI level.
- DEFLATE all tires to include the spare if you have 1 as it may also have a sensor.
- RE-INFLATE all tires to the proper air levels.
- Switch the ignition OFF, then disconnect the POSITIVE battery terminal.
- Remove all power from the vehicle by turning the key ON and pressing the HORN until it stops beeping.
- Reconnect the battery cable. The warning light should be OFF.
