GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Resetting Procedure

Follow this procedure to reset the GM Oil Life Systemâ„¢:

  1. Turn the ignition to ON.
  2. Press the TRIP button on the driver information center (DIC) switch to view various menu choices and stop on OIL LIFE REMAINING.
  3. A message will display the percentage of oil life remaining.

  4. Press and hold the RESET button on the DIC switch for at least 2 seconds.
  5. A message will display the percentage of oil life remaining as 99 percent. The engine oil life monitor is now reset.

  6. Turn the ignition OFF.