Chevrolet Malibu 2013 TPMS Relearn
This is complete step-by-step procedure for relearning tire pressure sensors on Chevrolet Malibu after wheel change, sensor replacement or TPMS warning using a TPMS activation tool.
Affiliate Disclosure: iamcarhacker.com is an Amazon and other affiliate programs Associate. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Full Affiliate disclosure.
Technical overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Applicable models | ~2013 (8th generation) |
| System | Direct TPMS with learn mode and sensor triggering |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Time required | ~5–10 minutes |
| Prerequisites | All sensors installed, correct tire pressure, ignition ON |
Used tool
Usually it is enoguh to buy this cheap orange box from Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4EtF2Ex
I couldn’t activate one wheel with that thing and finish procedure so I had to repeat it one more time using this TPMS tool from Thinkcar.
How to
Step 1 — Prepare the car
- Inflate all tires to correct pressure.
- Turn ignition ON (engine OFF).
- Make sure vehicle is in park.
Step 2 — Enter TPMS learn mode
- On Malibu 2013, use driver menu to enter relearn mode:
- Open vehicle settings
- Go to Tire Learn / Relearn
- Confirm activation
- Horn will chirp once and left front indicator flashes.
This means the car is ready to learn sensors.
Step 3 — Trigger sensors in correct order
GM uses this order:
- Left Front (driver front)
- Right Front
- Right Rear
- Left Rear
At each wheel:
- Place TPMS tool at valve stem
- Activate sensor
- Wait for horn chirp
If the horn beeps, that wheel is learned and the system moves to next one.
Step 4 — If one sensor does not trigger
In this case:
- Cheap orange trigger tool worked on 3 wheels
- One sensor would not activate
- Procedure could not continue
Switching to Thinkcar TPMS Venu tool:
- Sensor activated successfully
- Relearn could be completed
This usually indicates:
- weak sensor battery
- low signal strength
- tool compatibility issue
Step 5 — Finish procedure
After last wheel:
- horn beeps twice
- learn mode ends automatically
Turn ignition OFF and then start the car.
TPMS light should be off after short drive.
Video: How to relearn TPMS in chevrolet Malibu 2013
This video shows how to relearn TPMS in chevrolet Malibu 2013.
Additional Information & Compatibility Notes
Before using or purchasing any diagnostic tool for this procedure, always verify compatibility with your exact vehicle model, year and system configuration. Supported functions may vary depending on software version, hardware revision and regional limitations.
Alternative tools
Related guides & background information
Legal & safety notice
TPMS relearn should only be performed with correct tire pressure set.
Driving with incorrectly configured TPMS may prevent detection of real tire pressure loss.
Always verify pressures manually after completing the procedure.
Responses