FYI 2017 Chevy Colorado "Tire monitor system" message (TPMS sensor failure)

[Texas Clodhopper]

I haven't found the answer yet but I did come across this interesting information.

AAA conducted a series of tests on tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in various vehicles to assess their effectiveness in detecting underinflated tires. Here's a summary of the key findings and recommendations:

• Eleven cars were tested, and when the tire pressure dropped to 75 percent of what's recommended, five cars showed a warning. Also, when the left front tire was deflated by 0.8-2.9 psi, five out of six cars lit up the warning light. TPMS seems to work well, but one car, the 2022 Ford F-250, didn't show a warning even when a tire was only 65 percent inflated. However, this car is at the upper limit for weight requirements for TPMS systems.
• Overall, TPMS worked well in showing accurate tire pressures when tested. It usually warned drivers when the pressure was 75 percent of what's recommended. However, one car, the 2022 Ford F-250 didn't show a warning even when a tire was only 65 percent inflated. It is worth noting that this vehicle is at the upper limit for weight requirements of TPMS systems.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Hang on...

Never mind, I need to go read what Calyfornia did today.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

How many years did we go with cars that didn't have a TPMS?

Now I do use TST sensors on them when towing behind the RV. I couldn't care less about a TPMS system in my car/truck otherwise.

I know, right?

First time I ever thought I needed such a toy was on my 2007 car that came with low profile tires. The tire was on about 60% air and discount refused to repair due to wall damage!

Next car(truck) had tpms and I saw the benefits. 3 tires were saved by that tool, now I would have them replaced in a heart beat! At first sign of failure.

Notice I changed my attitude from toy to tool?