TPMS System Initialization Required
2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Electric Motor
Description
The TPMS system requires sensor initialization/relearn after tire rotation, sensor replacement, or wheel service.
Symptoms
- TPMS warning light on
- Tire positions showing incorrect locations
- Pressures displayed for wrong wheels
Common Causes
- Tire rotation without TPMS relearn
- Sensor replaced without programming
- Wheels swapped between vehicles
- TPMS reset not performed after service
Diagnostic Steps
- Perform TPMS sensor relearn procedure
- Use TPMS tool to trigger each sensor in order
- Follow vehicle-specific relearn procedure
- Verify all sensors are registered
Repair Notes
Perform TPMS relearn/initialization procedure per manufacturer instructions after any tire service.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B1020 on Other Vehicles
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 6.0L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Aveo
2012-2018 1.6L I4
Chevrolet Beat
2018-2021 1.2L I4
Chevrolet Blazer
2019-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Chevrolet Blazer
2019-2024 2.5L I4
Chevrolet Blazer
2019-2024 3.6L V6
Chevrolet Blazer EV
2023-2024 Electric Dual Motor AWD
Common Questions
What does code B1020 mean on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
B1020 stands for "TPMS System Initialization Required". The TPMS system requires sensor initialization/relearn after tire rotation, sensor replacement, or wheel service.
What are the symptoms of B1020 on a Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common symptoms of B1020 include: TPMS warning light on, Tire positions showing incorrect locations, Pressures displayed for wrong wheels.
What causes B1020 on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common causes of B1020 include: Tire rotation without TPMS relearn, Sensor replaced without programming, Wheels swapped between vehicles, TPMS reset not performed after service.