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Launch PRO vs XTOOL D8 for GMC Sierra 1500 (2019+)

On the 2019+ GMC Sierra 1500, Launch X-431 PRO is verified for 6 jobs and XTOOL D8 for 7. Both are verified for epb service / reset, injector coding, tpms relearn, steering angle calibration, battery registration (bms), throttle / idle relearn. Only XTOOL D8 is verified for abs bleed.

From maker coverage lists only. "Unknown" means not yet verified, not unsupported.

JobLaunch X-431 PROXTOOL D8
EPB service / reset ✓ Supported
“Park Brake Calibration (BSCM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Park Brake Calibration (BSCM); Left Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, BSCM); Right Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, BSCM)” · GM V15.90, function EPB v6.30
ABS bleed ? Unknown ✓ Supported
“Automated Brake Bleed (actuation test, BSCM); Base Brake Bleed (actuation test, BSCM)” · GM V15.90, function ABS BLEEDING v6.90
Injector coding ✓ Supported
“Cylinder 1 Injector Flow Identifier (ECM); Cylinder 2 Injector Flow Identifier (ECM); Cylinder 3 Injector Flow Identifier (ECM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Display ECM Injector Flow Identifiers (ECM); Cylinder 1 Injector Flow Identifier (ECM); Cylinder 2 Injector Flow Identifier (ECM)” · GM V15.90, function INJECTOR CODING v6.60
FCA Secure Gateway access ? Unknown ? Unknown
TPMS relearn ✓ Supported
“Tire Pressure Sensors Learn (BCM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Tire Pressure Sensors Learn (BCM); Tire Pressure Sensor Signal Reset (BCM); Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Manual Learn (Trailer TPMS)” · GM V15.90, function TPMS v5.30
Steering angle calibration ✓ Supported
“Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn (BSCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn (EBCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering (PSCM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn (BSCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering (PSCM); Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Reset (SASM)” · GM V15.90, function EPS v6.60
Battery registration (BMS) ✓ Supported
“Battery Sensor Module Learn (BCM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Battery Sensor Module Learn (BCM)” · GM V15.90, function BMS v6.40
Throttle / idle relearn ✓ Supported
“Idle Learn (ECM); Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset (ECM)” · GM V50.45
✓ Supported
“Throttle Body Idle Air Flow Compensation Reset (ECM); Idle Learn (ECM)” · GM V15.90, function TPS v6.40

Bottom line from the data

At cited prices, XTOOL D8 costs $945.07 less (Launch X-431 PRO: MSRP $1,364.07, XTOOL D8: $419, checked 2026-10-16). Across every vehicle we track, Launch X-431 PRO has 172 verified results on 40 vehicles and XTOOL D8 has 122 on 36. Partial entries on this vehicle: Launch X-431 PRO 0, XTOOL D8 0.

How each maker names the shared functions

Launch X-431 PRO full coverage · XTOOL D8 full coverage · All tools for the 2019+ GMC Sierra 1500

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