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.

• 10083587Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact the gm technical assistance center for further instructions. The concern is the radio may be unable to save xm favorite stations.
• 10078548Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin announces that gm is offering an android auto feature upgrade for 2016 model year vehicles.
• 10083509Apr 21, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
• 10083482Apr 21, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. The vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
• 10078542Apr 20, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the spare key to correct a customer concern that the key does not stay fully retained within the vehicles remote.
• 10078522Apr 20, 2016Equipment. "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to contact onstar for hard mute request to correct a customer concern when the radio is on, it does not mute enough when the onstar® turn-by-turn navigation directions are announced due to customer improperly setting the radio volume high enough when the turn-by-turn navigation messages are played. "
• 10078520Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10137763Apr 19, 2016Electrical system, Engine. 32340B ? Service Update Bulletin (Service Procedure Revised). An engine misfire condition could occur on these vehicles causing the check engine/service engine soon light to illuminate, a rough or high idle condition, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300 or P050D to set. A software update is available to correct this and also a condition where DTCs P040B, P041B, P1427 and P1429 may set incorrectly. Dealers are…
• 10083884Apr 19, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
• 10083484Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar system.
• 10078775Apr 19, 2016Engine. 32340b – service update bulletin (service procedure revised). An engine misfire condition could occur on these vehicles causing the check engine/service engine soon light to illuminate, a rough or high idle condition, and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 or p050d to set. A software update is available to correct this and also a condition where dtcs p040b, p041b, p1427 and p1429 may set incorrectly. Dealers are…
• 10078735Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar system.
• 10083846Apr 18, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the engine can now be ordered through the regular gm parts process or product quality center process. The 1.5l (rpo l3a) engine exchange program has ended.
• 10083578Apr 18, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078722Apr 18, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the engine can now be ordered through the regular gm parts process or product quality center process. The 1.5l (rpo l3a) engine exchange program has ended.
• 10078720Apr 18, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number when a customer may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078507Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10078506Apr 18, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
• 10078504Apr 18, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
• 10078502Apr 15, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm’s policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10083585Apr 13, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician not to make any repairs or replace any parts. The technician is to contact the gm technical assistance center to review a concern when the vehicle's radio is unable to save a xm preset after saving presets.
• 10078481Apr 12, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
• 10078472Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
• 10078470Apr 12, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to re-position the front wiring harness away from the horn to correct horns that are performing poorly caused by the wiring harness resting against the horn and bracket assembly causing them not to vibrate.
• 10078468Apr 11, 2016Brakes. "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect for and remove a temporary tie strap on the brake pedal assembly to correct a customer concern of clicking noise near the brake pedal, hard brake pedal or brake light on due to the assembly plant leaving the tie strap on during the assembly process."
• 10078465Apr 11, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the heater water auxiliary pump hose to correct a customer concern of a coolant leak, temperature light on, or malfunction indicator light illuminated due to the hose rubbing against the transmission corner boss creating a hole.
• 10078435Apr 7, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10083582Apr 6, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on a foam and cardboard shell that is found in the vehicle during pre-delivery inspection. When performing a pre-delivery inspection you may find a piece of foam that is surrounded by a cardboard shell. The communication provides instruction to place the foam and cardboard shell in the tire inflator kit.
• 10078607Apr 6, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on a foam and cardboard shell that is found in the vehicle during pre-delivery inspection. When performing a pre-delivery inspection you may find a piece of foam that is surrounded by a cardboard shell. The communication provides instruction to place the foam and cardboard shell in the tire inflator kit.
• 10083512Apr 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078604Apr 5, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10083579Apr 1, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. The customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
• 10083575Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. Customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078590Apr 1, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. Customers may comment that they will have the radio shut off, and when restarting the vehicle the radio will turn on unwanted.
• 10078588Apr 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication is to contact gm technical assistance center to report the concern and obtain a case number. The customer is unable to select radio presets from the usb or sd card as they are greyed out.
• 10078434Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
• 10078430Apr 1, 2016Steering. "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."
• 10078420Apr 1, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio inoperative, blue screen, am clipping noise, hd on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10113975Mar 31, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with radio Regular Production Option Code UFU, UP9, UHQ, UHK, UFW, UHR, UHJ, or UFF when the display shows Theft Locked. Technician will pull the radio fuse for five minutes and reevaluate the concern. If the concern is no longer present, release the vehicle to the customer and advise that we are working on a…
• 10113973Mar 31, 2016Electrical 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 check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics…
• 10113968Mar 30, 2016Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the high voltage drive motor battery and battery sections are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113965Mar 30, 2016Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module is being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10112831Mar 30, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, and corrosion on wheels and the proper cleaners to use to fix the conditions due to multiple causes.
• 10113964Mar 29, 2016Lane departure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when using perpendicular parking the left side of the vehicle may come too close to a parked vehicle on the first pass. Dealer is not to replace any parts at this time, engineering has provided new software to widen the clearance between vehicles during perpendicular parking. Dealer should reprogram the K182 Park Assist Control Module with the latest…
• 10112829Mar 29, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables.
• 10112821Mar 24, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessory Remote start not working with onstars remotelink phone applications
• 10112819Mar 23, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada)
• 10112815Mar 23, 2016Brakes, Electrical system, Wheels. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front wheel speed sensors on vehicles with the condtion of ABS Warning Light On, Traction Control System (TCS)/Stabilitrak Light On, Service Brake Assist and Service Stabilitrak Messages on DIC due to a mis-routing or twisting of the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness
• 10113957Mar 22, 2016Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles intermittently the favorites saved from a USB drive or SD card are grayed out and not selectable. Please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10113956Mar 22, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a radio that turns on unwanted at start up. If the radio was shut off before the vehicle was shut off and at start up the radio turns on, please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience, and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.

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