Chevy Malibu: How to Reset Oil Life

Once the Remaining Oil Life hits a low percentage on the Chevy Malibu, a message that says “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” will be displayed. After changing the oil, you’ll want to learn how to reset the Engine Oil Life. Do it with this tutorial.

2016 – 2023 Models

Option 1

1. Turn the ignition to the first position. Do not start the engine. For push-button models, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button once without holding the brake.
2. Press the accelerator pedal slowly all the way down 3x within a 5-second interval.
3. Turn the ignition to the “Off” position. For push-button models, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button once without holding the brake.
4. The next time you start your Malibu, the Oil Life will be reset.

Option 2

1. Bring up the Driver Information Console by pressing the “Menu” button on the turn signal lever.
2. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to scroll to “Remaining Oil Life.”
3. Press and hold the “√” button.
4. The oil life on your Chevy Malibu will reset to 100%.

2013 – 2015 Models

1. Turn the key ON. Do NOT turn on the car.
2. Press the Menu button until the Vehicle Information Menu appears.
3. Click the Set button on the end of the turn signal lever.
4. Scroll through the menu until Remaining Oil Life appears on the screen near the speedometer.
5. Use the knob with arrows pointing up and down next to the Set button.
6. Click the Set button.
7. The car will ask you to confirm the action.
8. Scroll up to Yes.
9. Click the Set button.

2010 – 2012 Models

1. Turn the key ON. Do NOT turn on the car.
2. Press the Info button and the Enter button at the same time. The Enter button has an arrow and is right under the Info button.
3. When Oil Life Reset appears, press and hold the Enter button until the screen under the speedometer changes to Acknowledged.

2005 – 2009 Models

1. Turn the key ON. Do NOT turn on the car.
2. Press Info next to the radio screen until it says Oil Life Reset.
3. Press and hold Enter for three seconds. The screen will change to Acknowledged when the reset is complete.

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