How to Reset the Oil Life on a Chevrolet T Series

Steps from the 2010 Chevrolet T Series owner's manual (vehicles with the Engine Oil Life System).

  1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.
  2. Slowly press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and release it three times within five seconds.
  3. Check that the change engine oil light goes off, which shows the system is resetting.
  4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

Source: 2010 Chevrolet T Series owner's manual, PDF page 170. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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