2011 Chevrolet Volt Technical Service Bulletins

1,714 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10138114Jul 10, 2015Seats, Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product availability.
• 10138113Jul 10, 2015Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and available retail brands.
• 10114598Jul 10, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10114597Jul 9, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar® 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle outside and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10137943Jul 7, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
• 10114591Jul 1, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Battery Saver Message or red Battery Indicator displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AF8 set in history. Technician will need to the 12 volt battery using the GR8 Battery tester.
• 10115079Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0C57, P0C58 and/or P0C62. When the technician has duplicated and is unable to find a repair after checking wiring and following normal diagnosis, please replace the Motor B Position Sensor to resolve the…
• 10113711Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips and repair information to correct a customer concern for intermittent engine no crank, intermittent exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor signal.
• 10113703Jun 23, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
• 10115067Jun 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
• 10113701Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10115060Jun 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that First Responder Guides for General Motors vehicles can be accessed via the web at http://www.gmstc.com.
• 10115057Jun 17, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Technician will need to update the Battery Charger Control Module to address this concern.
• 10115056Jun 17, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0C57, P0C58 and/or P0C62. When the technician has duplicated and is unable to find a repair after checking wiring and following normal diagnosis, please replace the Motor B Position Sensor to resolve the…
• 10115054Jun 17, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Battery Saver Message or red Battery Indicator displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AF8 set in history. Technician will need to the 12 volt battery using the GR8 Battery tester.
• 10115053Jun 17, 2015Tires, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10113688Jun 12, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
• 10113687Jun 11, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10115026Jun 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
• 10115018Jun 8, 2015Electronic stability control, Electrical system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Stability Lamp on. Technician may find a current or history Diagnostic Trouble Code C012E and C12FE. Technician should follow Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code C012E symptom code 00 in the Electronic Brake Control Module or C12FE in the Engine Control Module.
• 10089943Jun 4, 2015Steering. 14232a - special coverage (warranty transaction information revised). Some 2012-2014 model year (my) buick verano, 2011-2014 my chevrolet cruze and volt, 2010-2014 my chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain, and 2013-2014 my chevrolet malibu vehicles, equipped with electronic power steering (nj0/nj1), may have increased friction in the steering system. This could cause the steering wheel to stick in the straight-ahead…
• 10115014Jun 3, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10113669Jun 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10115004Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Diagnostic Trouble Code P1A56 stored in history. Engineering as found that Diagnostic Trouble Code P1A56 will set falsely with no effect.
• 10059022Jun 1, 2015Equipment. General motors: information regarding service stability lamp being on and history or current diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c012e, c12fe. Model 2011-15 volt, 2014-15 spark ev, 2014-16 elr.
• 10057078Jun 1, 2015Steering. Gems/chevrolet/buick: see document search button for owner letter. On some vehicles, the steering wheel would stick in straight ahead position after long distance driving on straight highway due to steering system having an increased friction and turning would be an increased effort. Model 2011-2014 cruze, volt, 2010-14 equinox, terrain, 2012-14 verano, 2013-14 malibu. *pe updated 11/6/15.
• 10052068Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. Chevrolet: malfunction indicator light on with dtc's p0d3e, or p1e00. Relates to incomplete charge or the charge being interrupted. Models include chevrolet volt my 2011-2014 and cadillac elr my 2014. *kb updated 08/1/2013 *js updated 2/12/16.
• 10114585May 29, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event. The electronic climate control module is not in a complete wake up state during a remote vehicle…
• 10113664May 29, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
• 10113662May 27, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
• 10113658May 22, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10113657May 21, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10114553May 15, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for balancing a hybrid battery pack after replacing a battery section. Certain unlisted codes may be experienced when using the battery service tool EL50332. If the codes are experienced check the following before calling Midtronic. Please make sure the USB memory stick is fully inserted into the machine.
• 10114551May 15, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to aid in diagnosing a concern of one or all of the following concerns. The customer may state that the reverse lamps are inoperative, the review back up camera is inoperative, and the dome lights are inoperative. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code B2615 set in the Body Control Module. Upon inspection it might be found that…
• 10113654May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10113652May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10114543May 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to insure that global diagnostic service 2 diagnostic packages are up to date prior to learning the steering angle sensor for a diagnostic trouble code C710 symptom code 71 set in the electronic brake control module or the power steering control module. When rechecking for diagnostic trouble codes a U0074 U0077, U0180D, U01293, U0126, U0125, C0186…
• 10114542May 13, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 has been removed from parts restriction.
• 10113645May 13, 2015Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a noise, vibration, moaning sound and/or rattle heard at idle or while driving.
• 10113640May 8, 2015Fuel system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that a customer concern of a vehicle fuels slowly, cannot refuel or fuel pump shuts off before tank is full, is operator related and no repairs should be attempted to correct this condition.
• 10089977May 8, 2015Equipment. 14522b - service update (revised parts information section, service procedure and warranty transaction information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to install an evaporative emissions canister and onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) vent line on certain 2014-2015 model year cadillac elr and 2011-2015 chevrolet volt vehicles.
• 10089975May 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 14522a - service update (revised parts information section). This bulletin provides a service procedure to install an evaporative emissions canister and onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) vent line on certain 2014-2015 model year cadillac elr and 2011-2015 chevrolet volt vehicles.
• 10114497Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find this noise emanating from the left side of the drive unit. The tech may also state that the vehicle has a current or history diagnostic trouble code P0A46. The noise may be caused…
• 10114495Apr 28, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the removal of the high voltage battery pack. Technician will need to disable high voltage and fully drain battery coolant before removing the electrical connections. After following the published high voltage disable procedure and properly draining the coolant from the battery cooling system, it may be helpful to use electrical…
• 10114494Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a high-pitched whine noise during braking or accelerating. Technician will need to inspect the load floor, in the rear of the vehicle, for being properly secured. If the load floor is not fully seated check the cargo tray under the floor and insure everything is stowed in its own spot.
• 10113620Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Iitermittently key will not rotate in door or ignition lock cylinder.
• 10113617Apr 28, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding the use of stop leak additives in the coolant systems of particular GM models.
• 10113615Apr 27, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing.
• 10113614Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
• 10113613Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.

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