TPMS overview of the Chevrolet Silverado

If performing TPMS services, such as replacing one or more TPMS sensor ID’s or rotating tires, a TPMS relearn procedure must be performed using a basic TPMS activation tool or an advanced TPMS scan tool, depending on the vehicle’s TPMS system. A TPMS relearn, often called TPMS reset, will write the new TPMS sensor ID locations to the vehicle’s ECU, which will cure the TPMS MIL.

The following information, provided by ATEQ TPMS Tools, covers TPMS diagnostics for the 2008 Chevy Silverado.

Type of TPMS system: Direct TPMS, sensors are installed in the wheel

Type of OE sensor: Schrader Snap-in GM Global A ASK Basic, 13598771

Sensor Frequency: 315 MHz

Aftermarket (Universal, Hybrid, Programmable, Configurable, One-to-One, OE-style) options for TPMS sensor replacement:

BWD/Standard OE
BWD/Standard Qwik
Continental (OE-Style)
Dill
Dynamic
ECH/NAPA OE-Design
ECH/NAPA Qwik
EZ-Sensor
IntelliSens
Mobiletron
Myers UPro
REDI-Sensor
Sears
Steelman Select
Alligator Sens.it
Hamaton OE-R (OE-style)
Hamaton U-Pro
Orange Universal
PDQ

All service kits and OE-type (one-to-one) TPMS sensor options for the Chevy Silverado 2008 can be found in the ATEQ VT56, VT55, and VT36 TPMS Tools in “Service TPMS”.

Type of relearn procedures:

OBD relearn, requires OBDII transfer
Manual relearn, three types: (1) with keyless entry, (2) with DIC button, (3) odometer reset

Type of TPMS tool required for TPMS reset:

TPMS scan tool with OBDII module (ATEQ VT56) – available as bonus OBD relearn with enhanced Sync ID technology
TPMS activation tool for manual relearn procedure

OBD relearn:

(available as bonus OBD relearn for ATEQ VT56)

OBDII module is required
Hold TPMS tool on left front tire sidewall next to the valve stem
Repeat for the right front, right rear and left tire tires
Apply OBDII module to the DLC
Turn ignition ON
Press OK on TPMS tool to transfer the TPMS sensor data to the vehicle’s ECU
Disconnect OBD module from the DLC
Turn ignition OFF then start the engine
Drive for at least 5 minutes at 28 mph or more

Manual relearn with Keyless Entry:

Inflate all tires
Turn ignition ON
Push and hold unlock and lock button on key fob until horn sounds
Use the tool to activate the left front sensor
Single horn sounds
Repeat for the right front, right rear and left rear sensors
Turn ignition off

Manual relearn with DIC button

Inflate all tires
Apple parking brake
Turn ignition ON
Push the DIC information button until PRESS TIRE LEARN displays
Push (✓) to confirm
Horn sounds 2x and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE will display
Use tool to activate the left front sensor
Single horn sounds
Repeat for right front, right rear and left rear sensors
Turn ignition OFF
Release parking brake before driving vehicle

Manual relearn with Odometer Reset

Inflate all tires
Apple parking brake
Turn ignition ON
Push and hold the trip odometer reset step on instrument panel until PRESS (✓) TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS is displayed
Push (✓) to confirm
Horn sounds 2x and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE will display
Use the tool to activate the left front sensor
Single horn will sound
Repeat for the right front, right rear and left rear sensors
Turn ignition OFF
Release parking brake before driving vehicle

Relearn troubleshooting tips:

If the relearn fails, try to lower the driver’s side window, as it may help to complete the process since it is a larger vehicle.
Using the bonus OBD relearn procedure offered with advanced Sync ID technology, you can skip the manual relearn procedure, and perform a relearn in fewer steps.