Bought my 04 in October. The 20 inch custom rims it had at the time had not TPMS sensors and the 16 inch Silverado beater rims I traded for also had not TPMS. Every time I start the truck, I get the message on the dash. Kind of annoying, but not enough to run right out and do anything about. I'll wait until I replace the tires this spring. Even then, I hate the idea of spending $160 - $200 for something that tells me when a tire is low.
I check my pressure a couple times a month and keep an eye open for tires that are not round. I don't really need a sensor to tell me that. Kids these days are too lazy to check, so auto makers decided this was a requirement.
Flobbety-floo! When we were young, we walked 20 miles to school. Uphill. Both ways. And we liked it!!! Sorry. I was channeling my grandfather (and maybe a little Dana Carvey's grumpy old man) for a second.
The needle on the gas gauge is misaligned a little (it reads a little higher than actual) and I like to see the estimated mileage remaining on fuel in the tank (which is pretty accurate).
For now, I hit the bottom left button on the steering wheel to clear it every time I start her up.
Also... In MA, TPMS message was not anything that prevented passing the RMV safety inspection.