OT- tire service mnitor system/Chevrolet truck??

I Had my oil changed today on my 2010 silverado truck at the chevy dealer.On the way home a yellow light started flashing and a warning that said service tire monitoring system.I called the dealer,he said the system needed to be reset.He said it was no problem,but its another 60 mile round trip.Can i reset it myself?

Did they rotate your tires by any chance? Check your owner's manual.

I copied this from Alldata.


The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off.
Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter"s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center screen.
If your vehicle does not have RKE, press the Driver Information Center (DIC) vehicle information button until the PRESS TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center screen.

If your vehicle does not have RKE or Driver Information Center buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster until the PRESS TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center screen.


Start with the driver side front tire.
Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire"s air pressure for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, which may take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position.
Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and that the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center display screen goes off.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.

yes,forgot to mention they rotated the tires.

Seems anymore even on a simple oil change I spend 15 20 minutes resetting stuff .

If the dealer rotated the tires without resetting the light they should at least give you the next oil change. I am getting tired of Technicians who are t.

Thats not going to make the light come on, its just going to give you the wrong tire location. Check the air in the tires, either you ran ove a nail, or the dufus who changed your oil lowered your tire pressure.

If it says "Service Tire Pressure Monitor", a problem has occured and a DTC has set. Rotating the tires and not relearning the positions will NOT cause this. If it simply says "Check Tire Pressure", that's exactly what it means. Get a gauge and check the tires, inflate as needed to bring the pressures up to the sticker on the door.

I hate the tire monitor. My GMC cheapy work model truck has the tire monitor mandated by the government. I've had to have 2 sensors replaced at $80 apiece. Had it reset several times because my cheap truck doesn't have DIC or RKE. Now it shows my right frt tire is low(it isn't) and the amber signal light isn't on. I wanted to have it disabled and the tech said "no way" as engine wouldn't run.

And people wonder why I drive a twenty five year old truck.

The TPM system has no effect on engine running. Maybe they told you that to get rid of you. Disabling the TPM system is like removing catalytic converters. If the govt catches you, they'll fine you out of existance. If a lawyer were to find that you caused a wreck because you had a low tire, same difference in a liability suit...

I bought a new Toyota a few years ago that had a tire pressure system on it. It also had 20 inch tires on it. The first time that I took it in for service, the light came on on the way home. It stayed on until I took it back a month later. Told them about it, they reset it, light came on 10 mi down the road. I went back a month later, They said they would order a new circuit card. Took a month to get it replaced it. Same situation as before. I noticed one day that the sticker inside the door had a decal over it changing the pressure to a higher air pressure for the 20 inch tires. I infladed the tires to the recomended pressure. The light went out. It turned out that every time that I took it to the dealer they wer lowering the tire pressure to the recomended pressure for 16 inch tires. After I told them not to change my tire pressure, The system has worked fine.

Since when was it made mandatory?

Have you checked your tire pressure on all the tires? My 2010 Pontiac Vibe has a tire monitoring system that occasionally comes on. Invariably if it comes on, one of the tires has gone down below 30 psi and adding air up to 35 psi fixes the problem.

The Vibe uses those stupid low profile tires that seem to be so popular these days. Even a slightly low tire puts the alloy rim very close to the road surface, so I suppose it is important for tire pressure to be carefully monitored. It is a bit annoying for that warning light to keep coming on though.

I have wondered why the auto makers put those 50 series tires on cars that are not meant to be sports cars. They cost more than the older higher aspect ratio tires and sure don't ride as nice. And I bet the low profile tires are much more vulnerable to potholes and road debris. Dumb styling decision I suspect...GRRR