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.

• 10112379Nov 27, 2013Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip service steering message or service stability message. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C056E Sym 42 and a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0569 Sym 3A setting after a new steering gear assembly was installed. If Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 Sym 71 is set it must be addressed firth before performing a…
• 10112365Nov 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 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…
• 10118880Nov 19, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
• 10118879Nov 19, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Engine No Crank/No Start Due to Discharged 12V Battery.
• 10118878Nov 18, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to test and replace the coolant level sensor and wiring harness to correct the customers concern of the Service High Voltage Charging System displayed on the DIC.
• 10112347Nov 12, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to inspect the coolant level in the Hybrid/EV…
• 10118866Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118862Nov 8, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin provides a pre-inspection symptom list before preforming any repairs to any of windows for noises or performance.
• 10112341Nov 8, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Charger part numbers 22799689 and 24265980 is being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10118859Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118858Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118844Nov 4, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015A to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10252846Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Will Not Charge And Hybrid Loss Of Isolation With DTC P0AA6
• 10246619Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10118842Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10112331Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112329Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10073505Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071625Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064014Nov 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10112410Oct 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534. Technician will use a scan tool to check for all Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set, but should not delete any Diagnostic Trouble Codes found. Technician should also capture any Freeze Frame data in a…
• 10112409Oct 15, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in…
• 10112407Oct 15, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to inspect the coolant level in the Hybrid/EV…
• 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. 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 need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10253578Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Transmission and…. Wind Buffeting (Noise) when Power Windows Operated.
• 10253168Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P0335 And/Or P0336 Stored In The HPCM.
• 10253164Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Or Exhaust Noise While Driving In Extended Range Mode.
• 10252850Oct 1, 2013Engine. Unable To Charge Check Engine Lamp.
• 10252845Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Will Not Charge And Hybrid Loss Of Isolation With DTC P0AA6
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245756Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10064029Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064015Oct 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064013Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063421Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063418Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053911Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: the hybrid battery cannot be charged. The check engine lamp is illuminated. Code p16c1 or p16c2 may be set. The obcm must be updated. Also included make/model chevrolet/volt, cadillac/elr, and opel/ampera. Model year 2014.
• 10114208Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. 13202 - Service Update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module on certain vehicles. In wet conditions, water may wick along the Driver Motor 2 Position Sensor wires. If the water enters into the sensor body, it could set a diagnostic code, which illuminates the Check Engine lamp and requests propulsion to be inactive. The condition has occurred most often while parked…
• 10113285Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on after charging using a 240V charging station. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P1EE6 stored current or history. Technician should follow the latest version of Bulletin 12-08-45-001 Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110/220V AC Plug-In…
• 10113281Sep 27, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a engine noise is sometimes louder than expected. Also will explain the known normal and abnormal reasons why the engine may be louder. When the vehicle speed is between 25-50 miles per hour the road noise does not mask the engine noise this is considered normal. When the vehicle is first started for the…
• 10113280Sep 27, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0335 and or P0336 stored in the Power inverter module. Technician will need to inspect G113 if the ground eyelet is not tight replacing the bolt with a shorter bolt.
• 10060009Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10113271Sep 24, 2013Electrical system, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what affects electric range and provides driving tips for better energy efficiency. Vehicles may have an electric range is less than customer expectations or what is being displayed on the in-vehicle display for EV range. The distance you can go in an electric vehicle varies with the outside temperature. All electric vehicles are less efficient in…
• 10113263Sep 20, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to vacuum fill to ensure the cooling system is properly filled. Technician will need to use special tool GE-47716 Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool. Technician will also perform Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Pump Bleed Procedure in the GDS2 tool.
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.

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