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.

• 10133097Dec 13, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not.
• 10133087Dec 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
• 10112309Dec 5, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have no heat in EV electric mode Technician will find a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D in the Coolant Heater Control Module. Technician will need to check the coolant heater control module for proper operation. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D is set replace the Coolant Heater Control Module.
• 10112308Dec 5, 2013Brakes. 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…
• 10133086Dec 4, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives.
• 10133083Dec 3, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to perform a software update to the hybrid service tool.
• 10253154Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Drive Motor Generator Control Module
• 10246955Dec 1, 2013Steering. Guidelines For NJ1 Power Steering Powerpack
• 10246620Dec 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10073515Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073513Dec 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071626Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063994Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063158Dec 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054228Dec 1, 2013Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Chevrolet: when backing up, either in direct sunlight or at night, the rearview camera has low contrast (fuzzy, blurry) display and may be caused by white diamond tri coat paint in bright sunlight. Model 2011-2013 volt.
• 10118890Nov 27, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Preliminary information bullentin rearview camera display has low contrast when backing up in direct sunlight and/or at night.
• 10118889Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, E4404, E4413, E4414, E4423 or E4491).
• 10112379Nov 27, 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 firth before performing a…
• 10112365Nov 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 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…
• 10118880Nov 19, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
• 10118878Nov 18, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to test and replace the coolant level sensor and wiring harness to correct the customers concern of the Service High Voltage Charging System displayed on the DIC.
• 10112347Nov 12, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to inspect the coolant level in the Hybrid/EV…
• 10118866Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118862Nov 8, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin provides a pre-inspection symptom list before preforming any repairs to any of windows for noises or performance.
• 10112341Nov 8, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Battery Charger part numbers 22799689 and 24265980 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.
• 10118859Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118858Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118854Nov 6, 2013Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and connect the coax cable on the back of the navigation radio to correct the customers concern of the multiple navigation issues.
• 10118852Nov 6, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.
• 10112336Nov 5, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10118844Nov 4, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015A to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10112334Nov 4, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no heat in EV electric mode at times. If the concern is intermittent technician will need to update the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning control module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web.
• 10252846Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Will Not Charge And Hybrid Loss Of Isolation With DTC P0AA6
• 10246619Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10118842Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10112331Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112329Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10073489Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073152Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071625Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064014Nov 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10052204Nov 1, 2013Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Chevrolet: there may be a message displayed on driver information center (dic), charging system for the hybrid may be disabled. *kb updated 1/6/14. *pe updated 1/29/2014
• 10112410Oct 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534. Technician will use a scan tool to check for all Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set, but should not delete any Diagnostic Trouble Codes found. Technician should also capture any Freeze Frame data in a…
• 10112409Oct 15, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion 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…
• 10112407Oct 15, 2013Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to inspect the coolant level in the Hybrid/EV…
• 10112402Oct 11, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to access OnStar Virtual Advisor. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.

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