Chevy Malibu: Reset Stereo System

Chevrolet’s Malibu has been around for more than fifty years. It’s understandable if you come across conflicting information when resetting your stereo system. Scroll through these model years until you find the year for your car and follow the instructions to get you back to rockin’ and rollin’.

2020 – 2022

1. On the infotainment center’s console, click the Home button indicated with the shape of a house.
2. On the MyLink screen, tap the Settings icon indicated by the shape of a gear.
3. On the Systems tab of the MyLink screen, scroll down 🔽 to the bottom of the list and tap the option, Return to Factory Settings.
4. Tap the option Reset Vehicle Settings.
5. Confirm the selection by tapping Reset.
6. Tap OK and X-out of the screen by tapping the X in the upper right-hand corner.

2016 – 2019

1. On the upper console above the rearview mirror, locate the button with an icon of a person speaking and click the button. The system’s menu will populate on the MyLink screen.
2. Click the speaking button again, and the MyLink system will reset.

2013 – 2015

1. On the rearview mirror, locate the button with an icon of a person speaking and click the button. The system’s menu will populate on the MyLink screen.
2. On the rearview mirror, click the speaking button again, and the MyLink system will reset.

1997 – 2012

While there are “fixes” to reset your Chevy Malibu stereo system, they can be complex so we suggest visiting a mechanic or a Chevrolet dealership to avoid these more in-depth tasks.