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.

• 10253578Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Transmission and…. Wind Buffeting (Noise) when Power Windows Operated.
• 10253168Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P0335 And/Or P0336 Stored In The HPCM.
• 10253164Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Or Exhaust Noise While Driving In Extended Range Mode.
• 10252857Oct 1, 2013Equipment. OnStar Locks Up When Virtual Advisor Is Enabled.
• 10252850Oct 1, 2013Engine. Unable To Charge Check Engine Lamp.
• 10252845Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Will Not Charge And Hybrid Loss Of Isolation With DTC P0AA6
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245756Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10073151Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070856Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064029Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064015Oct 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064013Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064007Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063421Oct 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063418Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053911Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: the hybrid battery cannot be charged. The check engine lamp is illuminated. Code p16c1 or p16c2 may be set. The obcm must be updated. Also included make/model chevrolet/volt, cadillac/elr, and opel/ampera. Model year 2014.
• 10114208Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. 13202 - Service Update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module on certain vehicles. In wet conditions, water may wick along the Driver Motor 2 Position Sensor wires. If the water enters into the sensor body, it could set a diagnostic code, which illuminates the Check Engine lamp and requests propulsion to be inactive. The condition has occurred most often while parked…
• 10113285Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on after charging using a 240V charging station. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P1EE6 stored current or history. Technician should follow the latest version of Bulletin 12-08-45-001 Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110/220V AC Plug-In…
• 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.
• 10113279Sep 27, 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.
• 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.
• 10113229Sep 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 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
• 10247683Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 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
• 10245322Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10073561Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073453Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).

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