Tire Pressure monitor - 2016 Silverado 3500 HD LTZ

jimsail · October 15, 2015

I ordered a 2015 Silverado 3500 HD SRW LTZ Duramax/Allison in July 2014. It was built late in August 2014. I ordered it almost fully loaded, only thing I didn't want was a moon roof. I was surprised to find that it does not have tire pressure monitors on the tires. I was going through the set up to check the TPMS in the DIC and it did not list tire pressure monitoring. I took it back to the dealer, they checked the wheels and said it did not have monitors.

I have had three Silverado HD trucks in the past 8 years. They have been the LT models with very few options but ALL of them had tire pressure monitors. My 2010 Chevy HHR even has tire pressure monitors.

Did I miss something while ordering? Anyone with a 2015 HD truck have the TPMS?

jhplak325 · October 15, 2015

TPMS is only required when the GVWR is under 10,000 lbs. Being a SRW 3500, your GVWR should be around 11,600 lbs.

Should also be listed on the window sticker saying does not have TPMS.

Cowpie · October 20, 2015

There are some very good aftermarket TPMS systems that can be used if you really want one. TST makes pretty good setups that are used on RV's, heavy commercial trucks, and even pickups and cars. A complete 4 sensor system with control/readout box is about $260. 5-7 year sensor battery life.

http://tsttruck.com/product/4-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/

Nice thing is, the sensors are stem mounted, so you do not have to reprogram when rotating tires. Just remove the sensor and make sure you mount it on the tire that is now in the same position as the other tire on the vehicle.

Big Whiskey · December 3, 2015

Yep, as stated, the 3500HD's aren't required to have the TPMS. Some buyers see that as a blessing!

Cowpie · December 4, 2015

I sure would! Just one less stupid expense down the road for something I didn't want in the first place. In almost 5 decades of driving, 3 of which are commercial trucking, I think I know how to check my tire pressures without a nanny.

Big Whiskey · December 4, 2015

I sure would! Just one less stupid expense down the road for something I didn't want in the first place. In almost 5 decades of driving, 3 of which are commercial trucking, I think I know how to check my tire pressures without a nanny.

Exactly. Any guy worth their salt should be able to operate a tire gauge...or tell by a glance...or by the way the vehicle is driving...when a tire is low.