Those TPMS sensors are robust devices, but they rely on batteries, which typically fail after 5 to 10 years. They can also be damaged relatively easily during a tire replacement.

But, the Dorman TPMS (PN RNB-974-009) come with metal valve stems and are a fraction of the cost of the GM sensors at under $31. So I figured we’d give them a shot in the name of science.

While they do not require a tool to pre-program for use on that specific vehicle, they do require a TPMS activation tool to trigger the sensor’ relearn procedure for its proper replacement and use.

Summary The cost of replacing a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor can vary greatly depending on the type of vehicle, brand and type of sensor, location of replacement, and labor cost. The ...

The program successfully found three of the TPMS sensors and helpfully decoded the information they were sending. It seems the bad sensor was totally dead.

Several TPMS tool and sensor companies, normally competitors, have joined forces on a campaign to urge technicians to update their TPMS scanners.

Unlike other parts on your car, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors have their own battery, which means they eventually die. How much is a new one?

Those TPMS sensors are robust devices, but they rely on batteries, which typically fail after 5 to 10 years. They can also be damaged relatively easily during a tire replacement.