2012 Chevrolet Volt Technical Service Bulletins

1,849 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10113775Mar 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
• 10113773Mar 26, 2015Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10139365Mar 24, 2015Electrical 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…
• 10139364Mar 24, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an audio cue volume is too high or too low when starting or powering down the vehicle. Technician can adjust the volume of the cue audio by pushing config button on the center stack and then select radio settings and then audio cue options. Dealer should advise the customer that adjusting the radio volume…
• 10139361Mar 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
• 10139356Mar 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Reverse lamps Inoperative, Rearview Back-Up Camera Inoperative ?If Equipped?, and Dome Lamps Inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B2615 in the Body Control Module. Technician may also find fuse F7DR to be open. Technician should inspect circuit 6815 going to the drivers and passenger's…
• 10139355Mar 20, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp and a reduce propulsion message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find multiple battery voltage performance codes. Technician should record all the Diagnostic Trouble Codes in a session log. Technician should determine if the Diagnostic…
• 10139354Mar 20, 2015Brakes. 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…
• 10135403Mar 19, 2015Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for repositioning an A/C drain hose for a customer concern of water present on front passenger floor.
• 10113762Mar 19, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for repositioning an A/C drain hose for a customer concern of water present on front passenger floor.
• 10135399Mar 18, 2015Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a repair recommendation for a customer concern of notchy or stick/slip feeling in steering wheel near center position.
• 10113758Mar 18, 2015Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a repair recommendation for a customer concern of notchy or stick/slip feeling in steering wheel near center position.
• 10139347Mar 16, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 4ET50 electric variable automatic transmission assembly and component restriction for the 2011-2015 MY Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10139346Mar 16, 2015Tires, Electrical system. 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…
• 10139344Mar 16, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that display a ?Propulsion Power is Reduced? in the Driver Information Center when driving in the mountains. Dealer should advise the customer the vehicle should be placed in Mountain Mode on the vehicle when the vehicle has a full charge if their travel plans involve mountainous driving before the next charge event.
• 10135395Mar 16, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
• 10135394Mar 16, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
• 10113753Mar 16, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
• 10113752Mar 16, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
• 10135392Mar 13, 2015Vehicle speed control, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of a clunk noise when shifting into Drive or Reverse, or during heavy acceleration.
• 10113750Mar 13, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of a clunk noise when shifting into Drive or Reverse, or during heavy acceleration.
• 10135384Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 ? Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
• 10113745Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
• 10113741Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
• 10135383Mar 9, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
• 10113740Mar 9, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
• 10135381Mar 6, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
• 10113738Mar 6, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
• 10135377Mar 4, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10113731Mar 4, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10139307Mar 3, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery and Battery Sections are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113720Mar 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10057988Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2011-2015 chevrolet volt, 2014-2015 cadillac elr, 2012-2015 opel ampera: information on common dic message seen by customers "propulsion power is reduced".
• 10057987Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2011-2015 chevrolet volt. 2014-2016 cadillac elr: information regarding high voltage drive motor battery repair and exchange process.
• 10057984Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2011-2014 chevrolet volt, cadillac elr, opel ampera: some vehicles are experiencing ses light with multiple high voltage battery performance codes.
• 10057673Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2011-2015 chevrolet volt, cadillac elr, opel ampera. Customers have concerns while driving in mountains they experience a message display "propulson power reduced" and should use mountain mode during drive.
• 10057672Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General motors 2011-2016 chevrolet volt, cadillac elr. Service bulletin information regarding the high voltage drive motor battery repair and exchange process.
• 10114438Feb 25, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp (SVS) or Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on after charging using a 240V charging station. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P1EE6 stored current or history. When published Service Information diagnostics do not lead to repair the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 will need…
• 10114437Feb 25, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician some vehicles may have a Service Stabilitrak message and a red brake lamp illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0196 in the Electronic Brake Control Module. This concern may be preset after the vehicle was flat towed or just came off a car carrier.
• 10114434Feb 24, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
• 10113571Feb 24, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
• 10113570Feb 24, 2015Equipment. This technical bulletin is a revision for 11-08-49-001M to update the Condition.
• 10113566Feb 20, 2015Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
• 10114428Feb 19, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to insure that the 12 volt battery is fully charged.
• 10114427Feb 19, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about disabling the remote express down feature per the customer request. Technician will need to reprogram the Body Control Module and choose ?DISABLE Remote Open All Windows feature of Remote Keyless Entry transmitter?.
• 10114426Feb 19, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
• 10114413Feb 17, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Check Engine Lamp or Service Vehicle Soon lamp on after charging. If the technician finds Diagnostic Trouble Codes P16C4 or P16C5 set in history, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module will need to be reprogrammed.
• 10113550Feb 16, 2015Engine cooling, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of engine no crank/no start due to discharged 12V battery.
• 10114408Feb 13, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10113538Feb 11, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin communicates comprehensive instructions to GM Dealers and authorized GM Accessory Distributor/Installers as to the proper methods for mounting, balancing, and installing accessory wheels and tires.

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