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.

• 10111964Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
• 10138646Feb 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10111962Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that when replacing the camshaft part number 12626660. Technician will need to ensure that the date code and the finish of the camshaft. If the cam is discolored or has chatter marks, have parts department send the cam back as (MR code7) new defective.
• 10138642Feb 21, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to set the rear electric child locks.
• 10138640Feb 21, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10138639Feb 21, 2014Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
• 10138638Feb 21, 2014Wheels. This informational bulletin explains how to balance a chrome wheel without damaging the chrome face of the rim.
• 10138637Feb 21, 2014Wheels, Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.
• 10111944Feb 19, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10111943Feb 19, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B0F and or Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B10 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should explain to the customer that inadvertently shutting the vehicle off while in motion (out of park) may cause this Malfunction…
• 10138631Feb 18, 2014Tires, Wheels. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow tire leak and low tire psi message on.
• 10138630Feb 18, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains the use of Nitrogen in GM tires.
• 10138629Feb 18, 2014Tires. This bulletin provides information regarding the normal tire wear condition of slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
• 10138628Feb 18, 2014Seat belts. This preliminary information provides a procedure to repair the seat belt webbing and latch by rolling it back over.
• 10138621Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10111927Feb 12, 2014Brakes, Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10111918Feb 11, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10138609Feb 10, 2014Equipment. The informational bulletin provides a procedure to remove and repair rust from a Hem Flange.
• 10138606Feb 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
• 10138605Feb 10, 2014Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the customers concern of odor coming from the Air conditioning.
• 10111916Feb 10, 2014Brakes, Steering, Electrical 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…
• 10111914Feb 10, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no charge condition when using either the stationary 240V or the 120V charger. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0D26 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to check the last 8 digits of the (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number.
• 10111912Feb 7, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not start and a message on the Drivers Information Center (DIC) displays: "Battery Too Cold, Plug In To Warm" message. Dealer should communicate to the customer to plug the vehicle in to allow the charging system to warm the high voltage battery, and then the vehicle can be started.
• 10111911Feb 7, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10111910Feb 7, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with some additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the Chevy Volt or the Cadillac ELR. Technician will need to use the tool J-29532-B to maintain 30 pounds per square Inch during the brake bleeding process.
• 10111905Feb 6, 2014Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and Brake Pressure Modulator Valve for the Chevrolet Volt 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.
• 10111904Feb 6, 2014Equipment, Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10111903Feb 6, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. 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.
• 10111900Feb 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the AC Compressor and Integrated Control Module 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.
• 10111899Feb 5, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and Brake Pressure Modulator Valve for the Chevrolet Volt 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.
• 10111898Feb 4, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the K114B Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2, also known as the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 part numbers 22994053 and 22985723 are being placed on restriction through General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10111896Feb 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 4ET50 transmission assembly and component restriction will be administered by the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10111894Feb 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10253622Feb 1, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Rear Doors Intermittently will not Open from Inside.
• 10253150Feb 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Component Restriction Program.
• 10246946Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip Vehicle Will Not Crank Waiting To Initialize Message.
• 10246917Feb 1, 2014Steering. Service Stabilitrak DTC C0196 After Vehicle Has Been Transported.
• 10246908Feb 1, 2014Brakes. Additional Information On Bleeding The Brakes.
• 10246903Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. EBCM And BPMV
• 10246902Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. EBCM And BPMV
• 10246895Feb 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. AC Compressor And Integrated Control Module.
• 10246892Feb 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM 2) Part Restriction
• 10246854Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Key Off Radio Operation.
• 10246621Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245782Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110/220V AC Plug-In Charging
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10073335Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073326Feb 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073322Feb 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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