Programming Instructions:
Note: This is the same for many GM vehicles.
Sit in the car’s driver’s seat. Insert the key and turn it ON. Push the INFORMATION button on the information center until the display reads PRESS TO RELEARN KEYS. Push the CHECK button. Push and hold LOCK and UNLOCK on the remote. Wait about 15 seconds or so. You’ll hear the horn chirp. The remote is programmed. Repeat for the additional remotes you need to program; you can program up to 8.
This info is false, this is for a Impala. Malibus do not have a check button nor a “Press to relearn keys” option. The info center only shows odometer, tire pressure, coolant temp, and oil life.
This is very thank you for bringing it to everyone’s attention now someone show us the real 2008 Chevy Malibu programming instructions please
last comment was correct it does not show that I think whoever posted the last comment has the LT model like I do someone need to show the programming instructions for the 2008 Chevy Malibu Lt
But my malibu classic LS do sent have this in the info bar what other way can it be program
I did what it said to do, however the info button being held down or scrolling thru does not have relearn key on it. so what do i do?
These are instructions for an impala
1. Close all vehicle doors.
2. Insert the key into the ignition.
3. Hold down the power UNLOCK button on the driver’s door panel-continue to hold down until instructed to release in step 9.
4. Perform steps 5 through 8 in fairly rapid succession.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (as far as you can go without starting the engine).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
9. Release the power unlock button on the door panel. The vehicle will lock and unlock the doors automatically.
10. Hold down the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter simultaneously until the door locks and unlocks. This step may take up to 30 seconds.
11. Repeat step 10 NOW for each additional transmitter (including any existing transmitters).
12. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position in order to exit the transmitter programming mode.
It didn’t work
It didn’t work.
It didn’t work either. Also there is no relearn feature in the display. Also tried you tube video of turning ignition on/off 5 times, hitting unlock button for door, and then holding lock/unlock buttons on remote. That didn’t work either. A lot of companies that sell remotes say programming has to be done by dealer or automotive lock company. One mentioned that a special scanner is required to reprogram remotes. Called 2 automotive lock companies and they wanted about $200 to program both remotes. Originally dealer wanted $178 each to supply remote and program it. Bought 2 OEM remotes for about $70 after discounts. Called back dealer and got a quote of $62.50 to program both remotes. Will call dealer for appointment next week and confirm quote. Great deal if it’s true. I hope so.
has anybody figured this out yet? really don’t want to spend $70 at a dealership to get this done
I have not tried either of the program steps written on the site for the chey malibu 2008 because it says they dont work. Can you be of some help. I would greatly appreciate you ! Thanks Dee Jackson
Hey guys,
After a lot of research on this problem. i found out that the remote key relearn option can only be done at dealer or automotive locksmith because it requires some special equipment to be programmed.
2008 chevy malibu key fob programming alternative.
If your key fob has at least one of the four functions operational, purchase a new key fob (Amazon $10). Open it up into two halves, much like opening a clam shell. Swap the circuit board from the old key fob into the new key fob. Snap it closed, you’ll be amazed how well it performs.
I did what you said and it works like a brand new one! Thanks for the info!
Thanks Jim Makey. Yours is the only advice that worked. And it is so simple.
I have 2008 Malibu need to program my remotes ,can you help thanks. Ken