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).
- Set the parking brake and turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
- 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.
- Press SET/CLR to begin, then press SET/CLR again to confirm; the horn sounds twice and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE shows.
- Hold the relearn tool against the driver side front tire sidewall near the valve stem and press its button until the horn chirps.
- Repeat at the passenger side front, passenger side rear, then driver side rear tire.
- Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, then set all four tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label.
- You have two minutes for the first tire and five minutes overall, or the process stops and must be restarted.
- The driver side rear tire finishes with two horn sounds and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message goes off.
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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