2013 Chevrolet Volt Technical Service Bulletins

1,952 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10137890May 2, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10253153May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Drive Motor Generator Control Module.
• 10246949May 1, 2014Electrical system. How To Disable The Remote Express Down Feature For Key Fob.
• 10246913May 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245758May 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10137889May 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message off and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10073337May 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070976May 1, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070963May 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070503May 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069960May 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056237May 1, 2014Electrical system. General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on.
• 10038468May 1, 2014Brakes. Gm: the brake, traction, or stability lights are on because of debris stuck on the wheel speed sensor. Updated on 06/15/2011. *kb updated on 06/20/2011. *rm updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 10/3/11. *pe updated 05/08/2013 *js updated on 7/9/2013. *kb updated 7/28/14.
• 10135227Apr 28, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory.
• 10111825Apr 24, 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.
• 10135222Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to cut a new key or how to get a precut key from GM.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. 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 Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135210Apr 16, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides information to reset the phone and factory reset of the radio to correct the customers concern of the iphone connection concerns.
• 10135202Apr 15, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on how to disable high voltage safely.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10111801Apr 11, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Drive Motor Generator Control Module part number 12643810 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.
• 10111792Apr 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10253589Apr 1, 2014Steering. Groan, Squeak or Rubbing Type Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
• 10253152Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Drive Motor Generator Control Module.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10247684Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, Amplifier, Human Machine Interface.
• 10246904Apr 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. EBCM And BPMV
• 10246623Apr 1, 2014Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unknown…. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245323Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, Amplifier, Human Machine Interface.
• 10073319Apr 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069959Apr 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10111887Mar 31, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0606 during normal vehicle servicing procedures such as clearing codes or connecting the 12 volt battery.
• 10137887Mar 28, 2014Electrical system. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
• 10137866Mar 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10137861Mar 12, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin provides information on diagnosing a water pump for what is considered a leak and replace the pump correctly.
• 10137860Mar 12, 2014Steering. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair or replace the steering column seal to correct the customers concern of a groan, squeak or rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel.
• 10111850Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada.
• 10111849Mar 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
• 10111848Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10137850Mar 4, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the IPC to correct the customers concern of random messages displaying on the DIC.
• 10111846Mar 4, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
• 10111845Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10111843Mar 4, 2014Brakes, Equipment. 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.
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10246909Mar 1, 2014Brakes. Additional Information On Bleeding The Brakes
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10245757Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)

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