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.

• 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.
• 10113243Sep 12, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0700 set in the Engine Control Module and P0797 set in the Transmission Control Module. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
• 10113236Sep 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel 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.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10254211Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Shorter Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Available for Service.
• 10253163Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Reduced Propulsion Power While Driving In Mountains
• 10253161Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Vacuum Coolant Fill Information.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10246907Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Explanation Electric Range Variation and Driving Tips For Maximum Range
• 10246762Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Power Inverter Module Reprogram Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10073561Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070826Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070257Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063424Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063422Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063396Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053870Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet: on some vehicles, water may travel along driver motor 2 position sensor wire set a diagnostic code, in wet weather, and cause check engine lamp to illuminate and would need to reprogram power inverter module. Model 2011-2013 volt.
• 10037937Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Gm: a propulsion power is reduced message is displayed when driving in mountains. 2011-13 chevy volt. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb updated 9/19/12. *pe updated 12/4/13.
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113212Aug 23, 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 first before performing a…
• 10113496Aug 20, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for replacement oil pressure switches.
• 10113199Aug 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10113494Aug 19, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
• 10113492Aug 15, 2013Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information on availability for the seat belt extender.
• 10113180Aug 7, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about servicing any of the cooling systems on the these vehicles, which includes the High Voltage Battery Assembly, pumps, reservoirs, hoses, air separators, radiators, PIM, engine or heater system it is important to use the proper coolant and water mixture. The Power Electronics / Charging and Battery Cooling systems require a 50/50…
• 10113483Aug 5, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
• 10247709Aug 1, 2013Steering, Electronic stability control. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10247054Aug 1, 2013Steering. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message.
• 10113173Aug 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to ensure the vehicle has the proper amount of refrigerant charge.
• 10073137Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063985Aug 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063412Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052828Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: some vehicles may experience no crank no start. This is due the battery being drained or dead.
• 10052826Aug 1, 2013Engine. Gm: some vehicles may experience a ses lamp with a current or previously set dtc code p0534.
• 10130599Jul 31, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for engineering on a engine no crank/no start due to discharged 12V battery.
• 10113146Jul 24, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Accessory DC Power Control Module will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10130582Jul 22, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to inspect, clean and torque the battery harness terminal due to the engine cranks long or slow, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on or the battery is dead.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.

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