How To Reprogram / Re-Learn TPMS On GM Vehicles

In this short video I show you how to reprogram the TPMS on most '07 up GM vehicles after a tire rotation with out using a factory scan tool. This procedure will work on MOST but not all GM cars, trucks and SUV's.
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[@SouthMainAuto]

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[@gmc4150]

South Main Auto Repair Can I do this with my gmc Sierra 2016

[@rickg2706]

I have a 2015 impala with 20 inch after market rims without put tps . How do I reset tps if I don’t have sensors on after market rims

[@TheNightmareMan]

What if I don't have the remote

[@stevew9563]

@@rickg2706 - What a lot of the 4x4 guys do is take your 4 tpms sensors and put them in a air tight container with an air valve. Take it up to 36PSI then the alarm will go off. Then stash the container in your trunk or under your seat so they continue to send thioer signal and keep the alarm off. They usually use a PVC pipe with a couple caps on the end to do it. Search TPMS and PVC and you should see some examples.

[@SuperPaco13]

But what if you have an aftermarket key alarm system

[@owenmartz4700]

LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING THIS MAN IS THE BEST MACHANIC IN THE WORLD HANDS DOWN literally made my damn day not paying 100 bucks for something to just let air out of my car

[@DJDevon3]

Repair video in under 5 minutes who do you think you are? :P Awesome video gonna save a lot of people potential headache worrying about their tire pressures. Great video.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+DJDevon3 I apologize for the short one lol! I'll try to make it up on the next one!

[@clarencesmith5354]

You have saved me a lot of pains to figure this out. Even though this video is 2 years old. If I lived in New York State , I would visit your repair facility to have work done.People like you make our lives a lot easier. Thanks again!

[@mccalejk2]

6 and half years old and I just learned something new. I never even thought of this, lol

[@ronaldgabriel8037]

You made a great video. Short, to the point, not stupid acting like some videos are and was very clear about what you were explaining. Awesome job.

[@dolfinoff4925]

I discovered this channel a few years ago and you continue to save me money again and again. Eric and Mrs. O, the work you do to make these videos happen is appreciated more than you'll ever know. I know my way around a toolbox pretty well but these little tips are priceless when a home-gamer is simply trying to keep the vehicles in the stable healthy and happy. "Thanks for watchin", you say? Sir, there aren't enough "Thanks for teaching" for me to give to you. Stay safe and keep up the fantastic work!

[@carloslora583]

I was shocked at how easy this was to do after watching this video. I got it first, try. Thank you so much for this gem.

[@ryry8878]

Out of countless videos I've watched, articles I've read on how to reset the TPMS. Your video was the right one. Thanks!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

well there ya go!

[@JamesJones-xr5hw]

This definitely was the video to watch. I set up the learning as recommended and I took the pressure out of all 4 tires (I took more from the 2 front tires than I planned and just enough to make a difference in the rear). The system indicated both front tires tires were low then it only showed the left front (the one with the original problem). I turned the ignition off and back on and the TPMS light was gone. Thanks for making the video...it made the difference, saved me from going to the dealer or even buying the reset tool and was well worth the effort!

[@walterk1221]

I was absolutely astonished to learn that my 2019 Ram 3500 DRW *automagically* re-learned tire position after I rotated tires. It took about two miles drive but I saw the display update when it figured out the new location of each of the six tires.

[@davidhodgkin9179]

I have been watching 3-5 of your videos every night for months..... I Was googling the TPMS sensors and your video came up.... love it.....thank you

[@RodEubanks]

Just had my tires changed and on my way home it said the tire pressure system needed service. I came here and this worked thank you brother!

[@hugoislas3116]

Great instructions I have a GMC Acadia. Tire shop guy failed to program it because he didn't turn off the autolights. I did it myself by letting air out and work like a charm.

[@HailAnts]

I could not get my 2008 Impala to go into TPS re-learn with the dash buttons. But the IGN ON and press both LOCK & UNLOCK worked the first time. Thanks!!

[@arcdraw]

Thanks for showing this, Eric. I know a lot of people that can get a lot out of this tip.

[@fredhannon96]

Amazed at how these workarounds are discovered. Fantastic!

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Thank you very much Eric..👍 this is the kind of stuff that a lot of shops won't show you... they want you to bring your car in so they can charge you fifty bucks... good stuff brother...

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Awesome bro. I didn't know there was away without the programmer we use at work that gets the same job done. If someone else is already using it, and I'm working on a GM, you just saved me some time. :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+DE Nichols There ya go! Learned something new :)

[@daxentertainment5105]

Does it work on Escalades?

[@davidcallista2580]

Thanks a bunch for this video. Yours was the only one that was complete and understandable enough to get the job done. After replacing all tpms sensors, I spent most of the day chasing my tail trying to get them all programmed. none of the other videos I watched helped, but yours did. Thanks again. Now to figure out why a scan tool does not communicate with the truck.

[@wendysmith-Florida]

thank you so much for this video! the yahoo who rotated my tires didn't reset the sensor and the car's owner's manual is worthless in this regard. thanks again!

[@JamesWilson-of9ky]

Thanks For The Video..I just replaced all 4 tire pressure sensors..With your help..I got all 4 Reprocramed..

[@joepadias8196]

Thanks for the video. The relearn worked for my 2011 Buick enclave. I used the TPM45A tpms sensors from rockauto. They cost me $125 and they are programed so that relearn will work as you said. A local tire shop replaced them for $40.

[@Snowdog856]

Tpms light on and LF sensor showing 3 lines as if it was not working i used a relocation learn tool and light is off and all 4 sensors working. Thank you great video. Just a side note i watch tons of your videos very informative for us folks who dont have a ton of money to spend. I truly respect honest mechanics.

[@ScooterMcGavin.]

If one doesn’t beep while letting the air out, is that a bad sensor? My suburban is skipping the front passenger side beep even after over 30 secs of air release. I hit a pot hole last night which triggered the light. I’ve tried this method twice and now none of the sensors are showing pressure. Seems the front one is screwing the process up for me.

[@e.miller8943]

I just reprogramed my 2011 Chevy Cruze. It has a screen that makes the process easier. On one of the tires I had to get the tire pressure down to 13 psi. Glad I have run-flat tires. Thanks for the info. Please do more posts with rust, it adds drama!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Ernest Miller Yes rust is always funner

[@daveschannel124]

Great video Eric! I have had a few Chevy and GMC 2500 and 3500 models come in my shop with complaints of Stability control problems that were caused by someone not relearning tire positions on these vehicles that have differing pressure specs front (55) and rear (80) after rotation even though they did correct pressures thus not only causing TPMS lamp to come on but also stability control issues! Have seen this from from dealer serviced trucks if you can believe it! GM's not too bad to get into TPMS tire position learn mode but the late model push button start Fords can make you crazy!

[@Since-UniqueOriginalPersonaliz]

Anytime something can be done without the expensive tool, a beautiful thing. Excellent video, Thank you Thank you.

[@briancgotcher4397]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I used the no-tech key fob method on 2009 lucerne. Worked like a charm. Had to let alot of air out of 2 of the 4 tires to get the horn to beep. No problem, compressor was there and ready. Thanks again

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I am so glad you made this video. My granddaughter has a 09 impala the TPMS came on. The car said what tire was low, but it was fine. Another one was low. I asked if tires were rotated. She had no clue. Lol. This video will allow me to set them right. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikemassegrafixshopmike]

I never new that you could turn the lights off and it would light up the marker lights that's for the info Eric o! that's why I watch you're videos never to old to learn

[@theusconstitution1776]

Another great video in the nick of time just had my winter tires put on my winter rims and they’re going back on the car in the shop said after I get them on bring the car back and they’ll reprogram everything well now I don’t have to go thank you very much you have a great channel you’re a very good knowledgeable teacher❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RaymondHarris-r9e]

I know this video is 8 years old but it just saved me a fortune

[@mikecont9742]

Cool. Did not know you can do it manually.Thanks for spending the time to educate us all.

[@windseeker2357]

Thank you. I just discovered that the tire shop didn’t reset my TMPS system when they changed or rotated my tires. Used the key fob and it was easy.

[@philipnavin9134]

Gotta love a mechanic with a sense of humor.

[@scottjones3966]

I'll keep my 99 GMC pickup with 326,000 miles on it. It's simple and it works. Things today are way more complicated than they need to be. I had a 63 GMC with a rebuilt 235 in it. Shouldn't of sold it. I still be driving it.

[@dannyd5697]

Yea guy, keep it. Nice job on all the miles. An added bonus of today's cars, anything pre 2008 I think it is- is that if a computer hacker doesn't like ya, or just wants to F around and swipe someone's car, they can take over your car and drive it for ya. Scary stuff. I don't recall the exact year, but I know that any car with On Star can be hacked into. If ya recall a few years ago where there were these "stuck gas pedals" where people would go 120 MPH unintentionally. They didn't want to go that fast. They weren't drunk or high. Their cars weren't working properly. No one can prove it, but there's a thought in the computer industry that those cars were actually hacked into and no stuck gas pedal. If it was a stuck gas pedal, they could have put the car in Neutral and it would have just revved up. Maybe fried the engine (I'm not a car guy) but it wouldn't have killed the people. So yea, keep your old car.

[@riannonwalsh8015]

THANK YOU!!! These sensors are trash and I really appreciate you showing a clear quick and cheap way to deal with it!!

[@p.b.2286]

Just did my 2007 Buick. Thank you very much. The tire place that installed them didn't have a clue how.

[@JC-ld5tl]

This worked to perfection step by step with brand new GM tire pressure sensors I bought off amazon. I bought brand new tires from Walmart for my 2008 GMC Yukon Denali and they put the tire sensors on for free I programmed them my self just like the video said. Saved $500 was a quote I got on putting them on and programming.

[@javierescobar6140]

Do you by chance have the part number for the sensors that you bought?And where did you get them?Thx Discount Tires wants to charge me over 300 dlls for TPMS sensors, I have a 2007 Suburban,Thank you!

[@kirillsandler8799]

This worked perfectly for my 2011 Tahoe. All these years I had to come back to the shop after rotation, cause they never reset and it pisses me off. Thank you for sharing!

[@dangerclose3300]

Great help thank you, my Tpms light has Been on for weeks, thanks to you I don’t have that problem anymore 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@russellsowers6069]

Thank you! Owners manual must of forgot to mention this none special tool method.

[@karenrickert4571]

I can’t wait for the rain to stop so I can try this, thank you!

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

Did the rain stop?

[@melbrown8018]

Thanks! You explained this procedure in a way that made me comfortable enough to try. For three days I have been wondering what the mechanic would charge just to tell me what was wrong, and simultaneously hand me an estimate of what he would charge to fix it. Now, after watching this video, and less than five minutes of hardly any labor, I no longer have the problem. I thank you and KZbin University.

[@markroberts9137]

Fantastic! It works exactly as shown! Other solutions on the web failed, but this was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@yvettenichole]

THANK YOU…It worked! 😅 Been driving around with that error for months 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@bearfoxx1]

Thanks! Very helpful video... My 08’ Silverado doesn’t have the tire relearn in display only remote relearn. This video help me figure it out and I reset all 4 tires with my remote in 1 min!

[@jamesguralski5156]

1 of the best shops in the world! I'll never go to a Stealership! Awesome again

[@bchisholm7]

I had to replace one of these sensors in my 2010 Silverado and called the dealer I bought it from to get a quote. They told me 1.0 hr - 1.5 hrs @ $125 I laughed at them and started searching KZbin and came across this video. It worked for me exactly as described in this video, no tools except an air compressor WOW! Thanks South Main Auto👌👍

[@chadykaram143]

Thank you so much. It was very helpful and honestly the only video with an actual solution. It worked with me like magic on my chevy traverse.

[@jeremybruner4423]

Great video! I was thinking about buying larger sized OEM wheels/tires for my 2016 Impala to the 20" model and this was informative to the information I needed to know before doing so. Thanks again for the video.

[@heathneitzel5017]

Nice display of professionalism. Great idea of showing both methods. All around great info and good job. -Nexpress Tire

[@gianfrancoa]

Well, I have to admit that this is the only feature that I like about GM's

[@SouthMainAuto]

+gianfrancoa Yeah they really seemed to nail this one lol

[@kenbrownlee4170]

Just got sensors for my Chevy thank you for showing me the inside scoop! SUPER HELPFUL

[@Rickm2003]

Been doing this for years, never knew gms were like that. Have a 13 impala, this will work with it. I know this was an impala. So good to know

[@SouthMainAuto]

There is a cut off on the late models and I am not sure what year it was right off hand.

[@96pershing]

South Main Auto Repair ? if there's a cut off year I would say 13 what do we do for the newer models please help cause this light is annoying the hell out me

[@chriscrain2878]

Thanks!... Saved me a lot of time from trying to decipher the owner's manual. Two thumbs up!

[@mcciaccio]

Thank you, Im forever having problems with these damn sensors and error msgs on my work trucks. Growing up in a shop and doing tires etc. you didn’t have these stupid things, you just carried a $2 air gauge and checked your tires and oil once a week!

[@KSCuberOfficial]

Used this tutorial twice so far, best on youtube!

[@jamesdayton9530]

Thanks for showing this. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles and it would be a pain to do that every time. I drive about 30,000 miles annually. If the light comes on, I need to stop and check all tires. I carry an air tank and can recharge a tire to get off the road to a tire shop. I look forward to your videos daily.

[@soloban81]

2015 Colorado requires a EL-50448 tool available on Amazon for $20. Put the vehicle in park with parking brake on, go to TPMS Screen and hold down the ok button on the end on turn signal lever to enter TPMS programming mode. Select OK and then the vehicle will want you to set the tip of the tool against the tire near the stem and press the button. Horn will sound when read. Start at drivers side and go clockwise.

[@tasksmaster5998]

❤ this is best video I see so far to reset tire tprm. Thank you

[@reckoning-qh2xk]

Short, sweet and to the point. Thanks.

[@BruceLyeg]

Just subbed but have seen all your videos. Great stuff! Informative and entertaining without a bunch of crap.

[@poiryra]

Great video! Short and to the point! Well done.

[@The3dfanboy]

Who needs manuals these days. all vehicles should come with youtube pages like this one

[@brentmonaco5246]

this was very helpful as I had to replace a sensor and need to relearn the sensor. thank you for posting and sharing video... 2011 GMC Sierra Brent Monaco

[@josuemaldonado337]

Brent Monaco did it turn off the tpms sensor light on your sierra

[@jeffreym755]

Had an 2003 Corvette just used a magnet. Worked great

[@johnstancato8785]

Thank you very much for that knowledge I did not know that I rotated my tires and they were all out of whack so I followed your advice and it worked perfectly so thank you for the knowledge God bless you and your family

[@willstover9671]

Thank you so much. We don't have the tool at home and needed to reset the tpms. Appreciate it

[@savedbygracead6]

You saved me a lot of money on a tool. Really appreciate your video.

[@MrldgtLucaBrasi]

Thanks a million I just changed sensors and set them my self only cost $60 verses going to a dealership I saved hundreds

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

Good job! We LOVE saving money but we especially love not paying a dealer or other shop! By the way and FYI... it's "versus". Verses are found in a books.

[@Trigger_32]

Every step Eric stated holds true for the 2013 tahoe, except for letting air out of each tire. You will still need a programmer of some sort (cheapy of scamazon worked for me).

[@johnpippin2426]

Thats nice to know. Dobe tires for years, 1st ive seen this done. Thanks man. Love the channel

[@wyattoneable]

That's a really cool tip. I'd love to continue to work on my own cars but the special tools needed are out of my reach for a hobbyist.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable They are almost out of reach for me let me tell ya!

[@NoOneYouWouldKnowOf]

Worked like a charm without that scan tool. Slowly let air out till it honks. Awesome video. Cheers

[@ricgibbs477]

That worked perfectly for my 37’s thanks for the info

[@NadineMiller1974]

Thank you so much...I try to do the most I can to "fix" things on my Camaro by myself.

[@scottquasebarth677]

Thanks you the info from your vid and a couple others helped me fix my 08 silverado no out of pocket, one wheel was showing no pressure so was able to reset it and done. when we help each other it is great.

[@420303king]

Thank man I was going crazy couldn't of done it without you!!!!

[@axell12392]

Wish I saw this forever ago definitely would of been handy.

[@kunalkhanna985]

Very cool procedure. There are lotsa great things about GM that r never appreciated. My 07 Buick LaCrosse will be tuned to 4 new winter tyres on spare rims from salvage yard I guess!!!

[@machdogblue]

Dear South Main, THANK YOU for your reply. I sort of thought that was the way it would be, but I wanted to check with the pros who do it everyday. I guess I will have to invest in a tpms relearn tool. Once again thanks.

[@LuisCastillo-o6q]

Who the fuck DISLIKE this amazing video ??? Thank you so much for the info. Life saver !

[@prm5798]

Eric we need a video like this for Nissan/Infiniti

[@calvinjordan4702]

I love your show i love cars being worked on you are very good at your craft keep up the good work.

[@NumberOneWithACoke]

Thank you South Main Auto Repair. Dealer most likely would have charged me more than $0.00. God Bless you.

[@ignaciogomez34]

NumberOneWithACoke they want to charge me $240.00

[@rhymes_with_i_dig]

Thank you SO MUCH. Getting ready to rotate tires on 2011 Lucerne and figured better gargle “reset lucerne tpms” first. In AI’s infinite wisdom some lame GM push this then this blah blah blah... video was 1st hit, but THANKFULLY South Main Auto’s spot on, SHORT and CONCISE video was 2nd hit‼️🎯✋👏🙂😎

[@lewiskalinde6073]

Thank you for your help . I really needed this lesson ... Stay safe and more years of living!!!

[@RonKornet]

LOL, just had this problem yesterday. Thanks for the fix.

[@brianmorrissey3746]

Thank you, sir. 2009 Pontiac Torrent needed this

[@benmudn]

I would highly recommend to take extra care with these new aluminum valve stems!! They can break very easily, and the cost to replace is not cheap.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Ben Bat I program them in house and they are about 70 bucks installed, but I agree they do corrode and break easy!

[@tomnewham1269]

Thanks so much for sharing this trick. I own a Holden ute (GM Australia) and I'm sure it will be the same for it so if I ever need to reset the TPMS, I will keep this video in mind.

[@Subariblet]

Thanks for the video. Took me less than 5 minutes to program the sensors on my Silverado.

[@jonesn4ink]

Worked like a charm on a 11’ Suburban! Thanks!

[@vicperaino674]

Way easier than other unnamed channels

[@dalebrunette6321]

Would like to thank you for the information on tpsm it worked great. You had the only video that was correct. Now can you help with oil life reset

[@skylarkovack1488]

YOU ROCK! THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND FIXING MY PROBLEM! 2013 GMC

[@ManishSingh2k]

Awesome!! The deflating tire trick was amazing.

[@misterenergy959]

I couldn't get this to work either but could be for several reasons. I bought these tires and wheels and tires used so the TPMS sensors may not work... I'll check it out at the dealer

[@franciscotocornal7076]

Great video_ I am in Toronto Canada; I have a Buick Enclave and I did what you mentioned and the. Message went off from the dic. Thank you