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.

• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10134673Mar 22, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming the radio due to not receiving no XM signal.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112930Mar 21, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10112909Mar 15, 2013Electrical 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 Diagnostic Trouble Code U0111. Technician will need to update Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibrations in TIS-2-Web.
• 10112908Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0A1F. Technician will need to update Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibrations in TIS-2-Web.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10112895Mar 5, 2013Electrical system, Engine. 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. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and…
• 10134641Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the drive motor battery coolant radiator and add a second grille screen due to impact from stones/foreign material, in result of a coolant leaking.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247692Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245791Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Supplemental Repair Required for Drive Motor Battery Coolant Radiator Replacement
• 10245331Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Diagnostic Tip - Unable to Learn RKE Transmitters.
• 10073192Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073160Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071502Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069861Mar 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052049Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet: ses light with dtc u0111. Updating calibrations to the battery energy control module (becm) update has been released.
• 10052048Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet: ses light with dtc p0a1f. This dtc code could be resolved with a new calibration that has been released. Replacement of the battery energy control module (becm) may be necessary.
• 10052044Mar 1, 2013Engine. Gm: some vehicles may exhibit coolant leaking from the drive motor battery coolant radiator.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112867Feb 18, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a drumming/ ringing like noise after depressing the brake pedal or a pulsation felt through the brake pedal while sitting still with your foot slightly depressing the brake pedal. Technician will need to reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web.
• 10112861Feb 13, 2013Engine, Electrical 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. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and…
• 10112860Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. 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…
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10253166Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. MIL Possible DTCs P1B10 And Or P1B0F.
• 10253165Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. MIL Possible DTCs P1B10 And Or P1B0F.
• 10247022Feb 1, 2013Brakes. Pulsation Or Drumming Noise Felt Through Brake Pedal On Light Apply.
• 10246898Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Wiring Harness.
• 10073558Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073159Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073158Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073128Feb 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063988Feb 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063420Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063413Feb 1, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063397Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051943Feb 1, 2013Brakes. Chevrolet: while at stop or sitting, pulsation is felt with a slight depressing of brake pedal and a drumming/ringing noise is noticeable during low speed ev driving or while in park or heard when vehicle is turned off. Model 2011-2013 volt.
• 10051891Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saab: some vehicles have floor mats that are difficult to fully seat on carpet side retainer due to floor retainer being broken and various breakpoints for style of retainer and because different styles or designs not interchangeable and contains non matching retainers. Models 2010-13 lacrosse, srx, 2011-13 regal, cruze, equinox, volt, terrain, 9-4x, 2012-13 verano, sonic, 2008-13 cts…
• 10133159Jan 30, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides engineering information on no crank/no start due to discharged 12V battery.
• 10112756Jan 30, 2013Engine, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10112754Jan 30, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on after the vehicle has been run out of fuel. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AB9 and or P16E0 stored. Dealer should verify the low fuel condition occurred and then refuel vehicle. After the vehicle has been refueled the technician can clear the Diagnostic Trouble…
• 10112753Jan 30, 2013Electrical 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 2. Dealer should verify witch charging outlet is installed at the customer?s home.
• 10112752Jan 30, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the vehicle wiring harness has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.

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