How To Reprogram / Re-Learn TPMS On GM Vehicles

[@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

[@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👌👍

[@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.

[@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

[@craigguilder6593]

This guy is seriously the hero of all KZbin literally puts out every bit of information for almost anything and it's almost always spot on. Just wanted to take a minute and say thank you sir you help me out in multiple different occasions and I greatly appreciate that

[@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!

[@85irocnc]

Thank you for the honesty and hassle free video. I bought a topscan tool and after watching this video I realized I did not need it.

[@donovanlucibello379]

Eric, your channel is such a gift. How lucky we are in the day of KZbin to be able to peak behind the curtain to watch the experts work so that the initiated can observe and learn. Thank you!

[@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.

[@37embee]

I just did mine today, worked like a charm. I had a local tire shop replace all sensors I purchased from Amazon for 50 bucks and brought the learning tool, I needed my original key fob battery changed Job complete. Thanks to the mechanic for posting this video.

[@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!

[@VeganRod]

Thank you for this video. I had new TPMS units put on all my tires by a shop that couldn’t get my car to recognize the new units. I followed your clear instructions, and it worked!

[@bowtiethirteentwenty8627]

Me thinks you need a better shop. :)

[@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!

[@RaymondHarris-r9e]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@JamesWilson-of9ky]

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

[@SSMan-jo6tf]

This is my “go to” video every time I rotate or replace!

[@marksd5650]

I’m sitting in a waiting room right now while my guys change out a leaking valve. $125 is what the sensor costs apparently. 🔥🔥You’ve got a very different persona six years from this video. All my best Eric O. 🔥🔥

[@annamariecole3837]

Thanks for the help! One of the only videos that explains this process properly. I was fighting to get my TPMS done in my 2013 Sierra & was having problems. Didn't know to turn the lights off & that the indicator would tell me where to start. Had it done in no time thanks to this video 👍

[@3-TTT]

Saved me a trip back to Pep Boys. Installed all new TPMS for all four tires. The so called Mechanic at Pep Boys was unable to program. Watched your vid and voila! Thanks!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Nice work!

[@arcdraw]

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

[@davidchavarria1249]

after 3 tire shops couldn't scan new sensors i was going to dealer tomorrow tried this and it worked perfect on my 07 GMC denali you rock man!!!

[@fredhannon96]

Amazed at how these workarounds are discovered. Fantastic!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@edwardmissouri2216]

This process worked great with my $10 reset tool from Amazon. I had rotated my own tires, so I needed to do that. I just scrolled to the tire pressure readout, with the key on, and held down the center checkmark button. It went into reset mode. Took 5 minutes for the whole procedure. On my 2015 Impala, letting the air out will not work. Thanks Eric

[@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?

[@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...

[@mikecont9742]

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

[@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!

[@Since-UniqueOriginalPersonaliz]

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

[@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!

[@cj4freedom856]

Very straight forward, thank you for the information. The cars of today are so computerized that I needed your advice to avoid unneeded repairs.

[@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.

[@Isaiah4916er]

It worked for my 2007 Grand Prix!! It didn't turn on any of the exterior lights after the double horn honk, but it sensed the loss in tire pressure and gave a very short horn honk then I went to the next tire and repeated the process. Great, quick video! Thanks for the help.

[@klaw163]

Informative and to the point, perfect! Thanks Mr O. great video as always 👍

[@jessicajones2091]

Thank you for making a video that shows how to reset this without the tool. Annoying, but grateful to find out their is a work-around.

[@russellsowers6069]

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

[@darwincampbell24]

Just had a sensor go bad, shop was humping my leg to schedule an appointment and install new sensor for $150. $36 for sensor and supplies along with your video, I'm on my way. Thanks for the clear information.

[@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.

[@philipnavin9134]

Gotta love a mechanic with a sense of humor.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@UBBERTANKER]

never knew you could just deflate the tire but i have my own reset tool that i got from work when they updated works on all gms but nothing with a obd reset

[@SouthMainAuto]

+UBBERTANKER Yep it is an easy way to "activate" the sensor

[@KDB-sw8gi]

I want to thank you, for this video. Short and to the point, saving me time and money!!!

[@rsheele]

Thanks! exactly what I was looking for.

[@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.

[@jhuntosgarage]

Extremely helpful!

[@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!!

[@jimmaas4841]

No "brake cleaner" needed for this repair! (Long time viewer)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Jim Maas haha next time

[@michaeljay62]

Thank you so much! I Have a 2008 lacrosse. Had 2 new sensors installed. The shop said I needed to take it and have it connected to a scan tool. I used your method, and it worked the 1st time. My car didn’t light up the lights, and when it finished on the left rear I got a single beep followed by a double beep. Turned the key off and checked, all 4 sensors are reading. Inflated the tires back up with my sun joe. Done!

[@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.

[@biggd4350]

didn't work, these guys always make things look so simple. I've tried it 3 time already

[@peterperpetua2974]

He didn't say but you have to put the parking brake on.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Thankyou for the update on the TPMS system. I know my former employment has late model GM trucks. I'll pass this on to them! Great Video!

[@wescassady764]

When I do it it doesn’t honk for my front left tire

[@hugoislas3116]

It should only honk at the begin and the end. Start with front driver tire and work your way clockwise.

[@michtex1812]

@@hugoislas3116 my left front tire did not honk either i let out 20 lbs of air ? is it because the sensor could be bad ? thanks.

[@hugoislas3116]

jesse morales I am not a mechanic just another car owner so my answer would be as good as your guess sorry couldn’t help you out

[@riannonwalsh8015]

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

[@12vgs8606]

On Honda it is automatic i.e. car always knows where each tire is installed even after tire rotation. Or at least that was my experience.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+12vgs8606 Yes that is true.

[@KentuckyWindage22]

The down side of that is everybody sees you driving a Honda.

[@georgekras39]

Wow! Watching this makes me appreciate having Spark after all... Worked just fine on it! Peace☮️Brother‼️

[@bgregg55]

2019: I just got a tpms relearn tool for gm cars for 10 bucks on amazon.

[@bgregg55]

@ search: gm tpms relearn

[@Qbert55]

However, this is free

[@Icutmetal]

2020: This process is free.

[@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❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ringmaster146]

Sees a new SMA uploaded a new video :-) .... 4min 29secs :-(

[@anti0918]

+ringmaster146 Yep - "now what the hell am I supposed to do with the rest of my day?!" LOL

[@hawaiianf1504]

+anti0918 -- I'm watching NASCAR at Darlington but it sure ain't SMA...

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Hawaiian F150 Sorry guys, I call it super short Sunday!

[@hawaiianf1504]

+South Main Auto Repair ERIC, Sir Boss Man, no worries at all. Sunday's are reserved for SMA, NASCAR, Church, football, BBQ'G and general R&R ;) Just ain't too sure of the order of importance. My wife is. But I'm more laid back about everything except NASCAR and SMA ;)

[@45scoot]

Very helpful.. thanks 😎

[@jh5881]

What I have to know is.... Who the hell thumbs down this video???? Thank you South Main!!!

[@9caplad]

I gave it a thumbs down . I followed his instructions and now I have low a pressure light on. I have a 2016 silverado

[@julior8948]

Salute this man when u see him🫡🫡

[@davidgoldberg]

These cars are getting too complicated! I was want a car to get me to work and back.

[@rock-oz7eg]

This is insanely simple....

[@johngabriella5426]

Thank the lawsuits against Ford & Firestone when ppl drove their Explorers oblivious to their under inflated tires, & attorneys successfully placed the blame on Ford & Firestone when the overheated, crumbled on the inside, tires finally blew, sometimes causing rollover accidents.

[@lemonpaper]

The government mandated TPMS sensors on all new vehicles sold here.

[@arireid1245]

John Gabriella i remember that it was mostly explorers.

[@-BuddyGuy]

@@johngabriella5426 "Firestone argued that vehicle weight, tire design, low recommended inflation pressure, and lower tire adhesion for tires manufactured at the Decatur, IL factory contributed to the tire failures. Ford argued that the tire design led to higher operating temperatures compared to similar tires manufactured by Goodyear and that differences in manufacturing at Decatur led to weaker tires that were more prone to failure. Ford also argued that the size of the wedge, a strip of rubber between the first and second belts, is smaller in Firestone tires than Michelin tires making them weaker than comparable Michelin tires."

[@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!

[@stchman]

GM removed the TPMS and remote learn function from the DIC for 2011 and later cars. You MUST have a scan tool now. You can still create keys.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+stchman I just did a 2013 in the shop today using the key fob...

[@stchman]

South Main Auto Repair True you can activate the TPMS learn with the fob, but you cannot let some air out to tell the vehicle, you need a scan tool.

[@SouthMainAuto]

stchman interesting.. I will have to check that out. I always use the Bartech tool at the shop.

[@stchman]

South Main Auto Repair Yes, since I have new tires, the shop does free rotations and THEY have a scantool.

[@cutterXXX123]

stchman thank you, I been inflating and deflating my tire on my 2013 Cruze over and over with no beep of the horn, and I had a shop check the sensor and it worked.

[@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.

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

LOL More unnecessary crap on the cars huh. I remember when you could fix most anything with a screwdriver and a couple wrenches. All this added crap boosts the price of cars AND is doomed to fail eventually Nice tip tho..

[@SouthMainAuto]

+john smith Yep ya still need a screwdriver... and 1000's in electronics ...

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Yeah gotta love it. More gov't mandated wallet-emptying systems!

[@supsound]

Unfortunately it does not work for a 2016 traverse. Thank you for the video though! Keep up the good work

[@66Supertrucker]

This worked great for me! Thank you very much! I bought some cheap sensors from Amazon, and wasn't sure they would work. They synced immediately.

[@mathieucossette9019]

wow! so even though I have another brand it will work! Since the tire rotation my TPMS are all messed up

[@markroberts9137]

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

[@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!

[@dangerclose3300]

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

[@alejandrojarquin2132]

You área real Mecanic Thanks for your videos and to share your knowledge You are the best

[@OD209_]

Well i damn near deflated the whole tire waiting for the honk 🤷🏻‍♂️ ill just continue to use my pocket psi reader I got from discount tire. Great video im sure it worked for others 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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.

[@chriscrain2878]

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

[@beekang6708]

hi. thank you very much. I have 2017 GMC 2500. I just got the EL-50448. I follow your instruction. that works out very good. this is my first time with myself. I did it . thank you very much

[@jeandyriveron1575]

Wow 🤯 holy cow man you just deserve my suscripción and 10k more 🙇‍♂️ because most of mechanic will never tell you even knowing it

[@karenrickert4571]

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

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

Did the rain stop?

[@bowtiethirteentwenty8627]

Thank you very much for the info. "What do I know"? You know a lot about vehicles. Love your channel! I have a 2015 Equinox that all the sensors have quit working. Or I should say my wife has...

[@RamMan2016]

Thank you so much guys! My 2008 equinox used this perfectly! I swear mine honked once on the last tire and then twice to signal it was done. 😂 thanks again!

[@heathneitzel5017]

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

[@jamesguralski5156]

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

[@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!

[@yvettenichole]

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

[@bobepema355]

Great video ,i searched you tube videos & they all said you needed scan tool.thank you sir ,now i dont need to buy the scan tool.

[@jivecanary]

OMG!! This was great and informative. Instructions were so easy to follow. Thanks a bunch.

[@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

[@p.b.2286]

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

[@jasperjohnson5898]

Thank you, sir. Your instructions on this technique was super helpful! "Learn something new every day"! 😊

[@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.

[@kenbrownlee4170]

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

[@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