Is your Chevy Malibu Tire Pressure Management System (TPMS) Warning light on? Use these tips to reset it.
The light indicator is a notification to warn you of significantly low air pressure or high-pressure loss in your tires. It is NOT to be ignored, as low pressure affects the vehicle’s overall performance, such as:
- How the vehicle drives.
- Increases the need for fuel.
- Tire failure.
To Reprogram the system, and clear the Warning Light, follow the option that best fits your car model:
Contents
2019 – 2023 Models
OPTION 1
- Fill each tire to the recommended PSI/Air Pressure.
- Set your Brake (Optional but Safe).
- With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine.
- Take your KEYLESS REMOTE/ KEY FOB and hold in both the LOCK & UNLOCK buttons at the same time until the horn beeps 2x, informing you it is ready to reprogram the TPMS.
- Get out and go to the front of your vehicle.
- The headlight for the DRIVER’s side should be LIT, showing you where to START.
- Let the air out of the DRIVER’s side tire until the horn BEEPS. Be patient, as this could take up to 30 seconds.
- Do the exact same for ALL the tires in this order- Driver, Front Passenger, Right Rear, then Left Rear (Each area should have a LIT light directing you)
OPTION 2
- Fill each tire to the recommended PSI/Air Pressure.
- Set your Brake (Optional but Safe).
- With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine.
- Press the MENU button located on the turn signal arm.
- Push until TIRE PRESSURE is on the dash screen.
- Located at the END of the turn signal arm, press IN the SET/CLR button.
- The screen will ask, “ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RELEARN?” Use the UP & DOWN Arrow wheel to select YES.
- Press the SET/CLR button again. Your vehicle will HONK to inform you it is ready to reprogram the TPMS.
- Get out and go to the front of your vehicle. The headlight for the DRIVER’s side should be LIT, showing you where to START.
- Let the air out of the DRIVER’s side tire until the horn BEEPS. Be patient, as this could take up to 30 seconds
- Do the exact same for ALL the tires in this order- Driver, Front Passenger, Right Rear, then Left Rear (Each area should have a LIT light directing you)
2016 – 2018 Models
- Turn the key to the ON position. Do NOT start the car.
- Press the up or down arrow on the right side of the steering wheel until you get to the Tire Pressure screen.
- Press and hold the Set/Reset button (it has a check sign) until the horn chirps 2x.
- Go to the driver’s side front tire.
- Remove the valve cap.
- Using a pointy object, let the air out of your tire until the horn chirps.
- Repeat this process with the passenger front tire, passenger back tire, and driver’s side rear tire. Follow this order exactly. The car blinkers will also flash to let you know the order.
- After the horn chirps for the driver’s side back tire, the horn will chirp 2x, indicating the Learn mode is done.
- Turn the car OFF.
- Ensure all tires are up to PSI specifications and replace the valve caps.
2013 – 2015 Models
- Turn the key to the ON position. Do NOT start the car.
- Press Menu.
- Toggle through the menu to the Tire Pressure section.
- Press the Set button. The car will ask you to confirm if you want to relearn the sensors.
- Toggle to Yes and press Set. The car horn will chirp 2x to say it is in Learn mode.
- Go to the driver’s side front tire.
- Remove the valve cap.
- Using a pointy object, let the air out of your tire until the horn chirps.
- Repeat this process with the passenger front tire, passenger back tire, and driver’s side rear tire. Follow this order exactly. The car blinkers will also flash to let you know the order.
- After the horn chirps for the driver’s side back tire, the horn will chirp 2x, indicating the Learn mode is done.
- Turn the car OFF.
- Ensure all tires are up to PSI specifications and replace the valve caps.
2008 – 2012 Models
- Turn the key to the ON position. Do NOT start the car.
- Press and hold the Lock and Unlock buttons on the fob simultaneously. Hold it until the car horn chirps 2x. Your car will be in Learn mode.
- Go to the driver’s side front tire.
- Remove the valve cap.
- Using a pointy object, let the air out of your tire until the horn chirps.
- Repeat this process with the passenger front tire, passenger back tire, and driver’s side rear tire. Follow this order exactly. The car blinkers will also flash to let you know the order.
- After the horn chirps for the driver’s side back tire, the horn will chirp 2x, indicating the Learn mode is done.
- Turn the car OFF.
- Ensure all tires are up to PSI specifications and replace the valve caps.
Additional Information
To Check the Recommended Air Levels Needed: Refer to the Manufacturer’s Sticker located on the inside of the Driver’s door as well as via your Menu Options.
Regarding the Warning Light: Keep in mind that after tires are inflated/deflated, the outdoor temperature affects how fast the air in the tires will adjust to the proper temperature. This could take a day or two. Be patient and give the tires time to adjust. In addition, if the tire pressure warning light stays illuminated for a week, you will need to have your vehicle serviced, as there could be a sensor issue or tire puncture.
Adjusting Tire Pressure: If you let the air out of a tire and hear 3 beeps, that is notifying you that the reset is complete, and now you can add or release air to the proper levels if needed. Via the MENU, then TIRE PRESSURE, you can check to make sure all tires are filled to the recommended PSI levels. You can also check with a tire gauge. If any tire reads lower, you can add more air, or higher, remove some.
NOTE: If you are unable to Reprogram the Tire Pressure System on the first try, repeat the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
