2016 Chevrolet Volt Technical Service Bulletins

1,335 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10165126Aug 19, 2019Equipment. This bulleting provides Wiring, Terminal and Connector Repair Information including how to determine the Service Part Number in eSI and how to locate the part(s) in the EPC.
• 10165121Aug 15, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10165122Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10165123Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10165079Aug 5, 2019Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10163686Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10163900Jul 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
• 10163667Jul 19, 2019Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
• 10163880Jul 18, 2019Brakes. This Bulletin provides information, tips and graphics regarding specific Hybrid vehicle hydraulic brake system failures, emphasizing disc brake caliper guide pin failures.
• 10163665Jul 16, 2019Wheels, Vehicle speed control. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 10164115Jul 12, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Audio Muting When Listening to Some SiriusXM Channels Due to Interference in Some Geographic Locations.
• 10163659Jul 10, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
• 10163653Jul 9, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Shift to Park message on the Driver Information Center. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1AEE, P1AEF, P1AF0, P1AF2, and P1E22. Technician will need to replace the transmission. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIP5321 for the Volt and PIP5390 for the Malibu.
• 10163272Jun 26, 2019Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10163268Jun 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10163261Jun 26, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10163260Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10163193Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10162140Jun 19, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10162120Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10162106Jun 3, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10161046May 28, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161019May 15, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10161007May 13, 2019Exterior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates Information to the tech on how to properly locate the part for low beam headlight replacement .
• 10161003May 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the high voltage battery the tabs on X3 could become damaged during service. Technician will need to ensure to use caution when removing and installing this connector. Connectors need to be square to each other before the cam lock is engaged.
• 10160999May 13, 2019Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the engine Cover Foam not installed correctly. If the foam is deformed then replace the cover. If a burning odor was found replace the cabin filter.
• 10161950May 9, 2019Electronic stability control. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of intermittent click noise at front of vehicle, ABS, Traction Control System (TCS)/Stabilitrak lamps may illuminate intermittently and/or deactivate for ignition cycle.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10160987May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
• 10160983May 6, 2019Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160682Apr 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10160672Apr 16, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Navigation radio does not have a global positioning system location but OnStar is able to accurately locate the vehicle. Technician should check the installation of the COAX cables to be router correctly. Technician will gain access to the Radio or Human Machine Interface depending on the vehicle build. Install…
• 10160422Apr 16, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Audio Muting When Listening to Some SiriusXM Channels Due to Interference in Some Geographic Locations.
• 10160421Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
• 10160666Apr 15, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that First Responder Guides for General Motors vehicles can be accessed via the web at http://www.gmstc.com. or http://www.nfpa.org/
• 10160633Apr 2, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10160631Apr 2, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with absorbent glass mat 12 volt battery. Technician should insure that the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 battery charger/tester has the current calibrations. When using the battery charger insure that absorbent glass mat and the correct cold cranking amps is selected.
• 10160133Apr 2, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.
• 10160407Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the accessory power module is being placed on part restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for part replacement authorization.
• 10160402Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the Battery Charge Module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center has ended.
• 10160401Apr 1, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center has ended.
• 10160397Apr 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 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.

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