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.

• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10112562Nov 13, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10126201Nov 9, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112555Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Charge Cord Assembly part number 22942876 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10112545Nov 6, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10138185Nov 5, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Navigation System Inoperative When Using Voice Recognition to Enter Address ? Canada Only
• 10126180Nov 5, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the navigation radio with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of th Navigation system being inopperative when using voice recognition to enter addresses.
• 10112542Nov 5, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar, Bluetooth, or Hands free Calling outbound call has excessive static. Technician will need to update the radio using Service Programming System and Tis-2-Web with the latest software.
• 10254210Nov 1, 2012Body and structure. Shorter Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Available for Service.
• 10253160Nov 1, 2012Engine cooling. Vacuum Coolant Fill Information.
• 10245856Nov 1, 2012Seats, Equipment. Rear Seat Removable Arm Rest Rattle
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112534Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10071836Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071235Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071190Nov 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063091Nov 1, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063078Nov 1, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062525Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118666Oct 30, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a shorter front bumper fascia air deflector available if a customer chooses to purchase one.
• 10084684Oct 30, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a shorter front bumper fascia air deflector available if a customer chooses to purchase one.
• 10112516Oct 26, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10118654Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
• 10118653Oct 23, 2012Equipment. This technincal bulletin provides procedures for all the different way to put a vehicle in and out of transport mode and what to do when a vehicles transport mode message is displayed in the DIC.
• 10112514Oct 23, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion 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.
• 10112513Oct 23, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and Brake Pressure Modulator Valve for the Chevrolet Volt 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.
• 10085123Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the serviceability of high voltage volt batteries and the essential tools used to service them
• 10112503Oct 22, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar, Bluetooth, or Hands free Calling outbound call has excessive static. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10089702Oct 19, 2012Electrical system. 12241 - customer satisfaction program. Vehicles can be affected by incorrect calendar date information sent through the telematics systems. If a significantly incorrect date is received (for example, 00/00/0000), and the vehicle is in the "delayed rate and departure time" charging mode, the hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm2) may reset and open the propulsion power relays.
• 10059953Oct 19, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10112481Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Charge Cord Assembly part number 22942876 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10112480Oct 16, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the T18 Battery Charger for the Chevrolet Volt part number 22799689 will be placed on a parts restriction through theGeneral Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Centerfor further assistance.
• 10112479Oct 16, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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 Global Diagnostic System 2 tool.
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.

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