How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light (TPMS) on a Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Steps from the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited owner's manual (Sensor matching after rotating tires or replacing TPMS sensors; a TPMS relearn tool is required).

  1. Set the parking brake and turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
  2. Use the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu in the DIC, then scroll with the thumbwheel to the Tire Pressure Menu Item screen.
  3. Press SET/CLR to begin, then press SET/CLR again to confirm; the horn sounds twice and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE shows.
  4. Hold the relearn tool against the driver side front tire sidewall near the valve stem and press its button until the horn chirps.
  5. Repeat at the passenger side front, passenger side rear, then driver side rear tire.
  6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, then set all four tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label.

Source: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited owner's manual, PDF pages 273, 274. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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