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.

• 10112302Jan 28, 2016Seats, Air bags. This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
• 10112299Jan 27, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
• 10112288Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational buleltin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares and information on transmission fast learns
• 10252174Jan 22, 2016Equipment. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
• 10112277Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends
• 10112272Jan 14, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10112270Jan 13, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the missing trunk bags on some newly delivered vehicles due to them not bing installed on the vehicles prior to leaving the plant.
• 10075728Jan 8, 2016Electrical system. As part of our ongoing quality improvement process, effective August 24, 2015 the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery, for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt (GM part number 23348947) is being placed on restriction through the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10112264Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
• 10112261Jan 4, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules
• 10250074Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10250067Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Infotainment System Will Not Return to Media After Bluetooth Call Ends
• 10250065Jan 1, 2016Tires. Trunk Bag Missing Tire Compressor, Tire Sealant and/or Spacer
• 10246561Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares
• 10246552Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Trunk Bag Missing Tire Compressor, Tire Sealant and/or Spacer
• 10114997Dec 22, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have unwanted engine flairs while the vehicle is at steady state speed or while the vehicle is slowing. Dealer should communicate to the customer this behavior is a normal operating characteristic of the 5ET50/MKV drive unit.
• 10114990Dec 21, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the T18 Battery Charger for the Chevrolet Volt (part number 24275451) is on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10075727Dec 21, 2015Electrical system. As part of our ongoing quality improvement process, the T18 Battery Charger (OBCM) for the Chevrolet Volt (part number 24275451) is on restriction through the GM TAC (Technical Assistance Center) as of August 1st, 2015.
• 10114977Dec 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10089484Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. 00540a - service update (revised). This bulletin has been revised to include a labor operation and instructions to inspect for the correct calibration. A service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year chevrolet volt vehicles is provided. These vehicles may experience a light surge “chuggle” sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode…
• 10089414Dec 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 00540a - service update (revised). This bulletin has been revised to include a labor operation and instructions to inspect for the correct calibration. A service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year chevrolet volt vehicles is provided. These vehicles may experience a light surge “chuggle” sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode…
• 10114966Dec 14, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery and Battery sections have been placed on part restriction by General Motors Technical Assistance. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114957Dec 10, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random infotainment system resets while driving, screen temporarily goes blank and then returns after approximately 5 seconds, radio volume control inoperative, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls function but will not show changes on the display, seek buttons on the front controls will not function, when…
• 10114954Dec 9, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10114949Dec 4, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio and/or audio is inoperative or intermittently inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0186. Technician should inspect amplifier X1 terminal 4 (circuit 1140) and X1 terminal 8 (circuit 1450) for spread terminals, broken terminals, connectors/terminals not fully seated, and faulty…
• 10114941Dec 2, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 5ET50 electric variable automatic transmission assembly and component restriction for the 2016 MY Chevrolet Volt has start on August 1st, 2015. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10114940Dec 2, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 when the vehicle will not charge at a 240 volt Panasonic public charge stations when generation 1 vehicles charge at the same port. General Motors is aware of this condition and is working both internally as well as with the charge station supplier on possible solutions.
• 10075730Dec 2, 2015Equipment. Some customer may complain that their 2016 Volt does not charge on certain Panasonic public charge stations. The customer may also state that their Gen 12011-15 Volt would charge on these stations. The Panasonic Control Pilot signal is out of specification with respect to the signal characteristics as defined by Society Automotive Engineers Specification SAE J1772. These charge stations create an unstable pilot…
• 10250057Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Surge Sensation
• 10246544Dec 1, 2015Electrical system. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Surge Sensation
• 10201116Dec 1, 2015Engine cooling, Engine. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Possible P0300, P040B, P041B, P01427 and/or P1429 TDCs Set
• 10201114Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Tires. Front Tire Front Air Deflector Fastener Length Differences
• 10201099Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190514Dec 1, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Possible P0300, P040B, P041B, P1427 and/or P1429 DTCs Set Some customers may comment on a check engine light illuminated.
• 10190511Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Tires. Front Tire Front Air Deflector Fastener Length Differences When performing a PDI, or if removing the left front tire front air deflector or the front bumper fascia center air deflector, the incorrect length screw may have been provided for installation. If a longer screw is installed in the incorrect position of the left front tire front air deflector, the longer screw may come in contact with the battery coolant…
• 10190504Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide Season Odometer Programming Methods in Use Today 1. IPC reprogramming and setup using the service programming system (SPS). 2. Odometer setup at the electronic service center (ESC) when using an exchange IPC/DIC. 3. Tech 2® – The Tech 2 is used to set up a replacement BCM, which includes loading the odometer value that is displayed and stored in the IPC.
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10074869Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137258Nov 30, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for technicians on the reuse of fasteners and the proper reading of torque specifications.
• 10115143Nov 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10137255Nov 25, 2015Tires, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technician on how to check for Tire Radial Force Variations and the difference between balancing a flange and flangeless rim.
• 10115138Nov 25, 2015Equipment, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10115128Nov 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10115125Nov 20, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10137245Nov 19, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
• 10137242Nov 17, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern for the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are set, the vehicle may not start, and/or may have blown fuses.
• 10137237Nov 12, 2015Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin adds the 2016 model year to a communication which provides dealership personnel revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10075726Nov 10, 2015Electrical system. Effective November 18th, 2014, P/N 23248791 (Wireless Charging Module) will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center (TAC). A customer may comment on one or more of the following issues with the wireless charger. 1. My phone does not charge. 2. My phone charges very slow. 3. My phone moves out of charging spot (bull’s eye graphic on the charging mat). 4. My phone charges…

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