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.

• 10137227Nov 9, 2015Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a coolant smell or coolant leaking on the ground.
• 10115088Nov 3, 2015Electrical 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.
• 10075729Nov 3, 2015Electrical system. During service of the high voltage battery the tabs on X3 could be damaged. Please review SI procedures for proper handling of all high voltage connections.
• 10250039Nov 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Body and…. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON, No Start, Blown Fuses, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Body Wiring Harness Chafing on Transmission Mounting Bolt
• 10246526Nov 1, 2015Electrical system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON, No Start, Blown Fuses, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Body Wiring Harness Chafing on Transmission Mounting Bolt
• 10246525Nov 1, 2015Suspension. Squeak, Squawk, Creak or Popping Noise Originating from Rear Axle
• 10074304Nov 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10126401Oct 30, 2015Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10126395Oct 27, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10126393Oct 26, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
• 10126385Oct 22, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2014 - 2016 model years to cleaning information to correct a customer concern of seeing a white film/residue on the IP pad and/or door trim panels.
• 10114921Oct 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new updated 4 GB USB drive that is used to update the software on the EL-50332 EV Battery Service Tool. Some technicians may experience an USB drive error when trying to update the machine. Technician will re-download the software from Webpage: http://www.gmdesolutions.com/downloads to the USB drive.
• 10114917Oct 21, 2015Engine, 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.
• 10114915Oct 20, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an odor when engine is on. Dealer can inform the customer that one way of getting there quickly is to drive in Mountain Mode or high duty cycles. This will affect lifetime fuel economy initially.
• 10135178Oct 19, 2015Electrical system. 00540 - Service Update (revised bulletin number - 16001 converted to 00540 and Service Procedure revised). This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles. These vehicles may experience a light surge ?chuggle? sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode (battery depleted) at speeds of 35-65…
• 10126413Oct 19, 2015Electrical system. 00540 - Service Update (revised bulletin number - 16001 converted to 00540 and Service Procedure revised). This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles. These vehicles may experience a light surge "chuggle" sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode (battery depleted) at speeds of 35-65…
• 10114903Oct 16, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10126375Oct 14, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on the use of non-GM approved battery chargers and booster packs.
• 10114894Oct 14, 2015Suspension, Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10126369Oct 13, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
• 10126366Oct 12, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel/customers information on servicing black button Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) button door handles.
• 10135173Oct 9, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 16001 - Service Update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles. These vehicles may experience a light surge ?chuggle? sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode (battery depleted) at speeds of 35-65 mph (55-105 kmh).
• 10126408Oct 9, 2015Electrical system. 16001 - Service Update. This bulletin provides a service procedure to reprogram the power inverter module with an active damping calibration on certain 2016 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles. These vehicles may experience a light surge "chuggle" sensation while driving in charge sustaining mode (battery depleted) at speeds of 35-65 mph (55-105 kmh).
• 10126361Oct 9, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding an exposed lower edge of windshield susceptible to chipping, cracking or breaking.
• 10126360Oct 9, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for an A/C drain hose not positioned correctly to correct a customer concern of water present on front passenger floor.
• 10126356Oct 6, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel about updated front fascia license plate bracket installation instructions.
• 10126355Oct 6, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.
• 10114869Oct 6, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of a Generation 1 Volt charge cord working with the Generation 2 Volt vehicle. The 120 volt Gen 1 portable charge cord will work and charge a Gen 2 Volt. However, General Motors does not recommend it since the Gen 2 portable charge cord has provisions in the charge plug to reduce an over-temperature condition due to a…
• 10126353Oct 5, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern that the radio screen is blank, locked-up or is frozen, however, the radio audio may still be heard.
• 10126350Oct 5, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).
• 10126349Oct 2, 2015Wheels. This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
• 10074743Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074598Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10127246Sep 30, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a connectivity concern with Bluetooth after phone software is updated or after any vehicle updates for the radio or Human Machine Interface has taken place. Technician should delete all Bluetooth pairings and then reboot the Bluetooth device and the vehicle. After the vehicle and radio is booted back up repair the Bluetooth…
• 10127230Sep 28, 2015Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or Bi-Fuel Systems. Technician will check for the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label.
• 10127216Sep 21, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 4ET50 electric variable automatic transmission assembly and component are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10127215Sep 21, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that effective August 1st, 2015 the Drive Motor Generator Control Module, part number 24275450 is being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10127213Sep 21, 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…
• 10127212Sep 18, 2015Electrical 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.
• 10127211Sep 18, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical 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.
• 10127210Sep 18, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the Battery Charge 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.
• 10127209Sep 18, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 120 Volt Charge Cord for the Chevrolet Volt was placed on restriction through General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10127193Sep 15, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear view camera will be displayed for a longer than usual amount of time. Technician should not replace any parts General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10114681Aug 24, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 1.5L Engine Assembly has been placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10059097Aug 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. General motors: parts for most vehicles, clutch, master cylinder assembly are, required and requested, to be returned and need to reorder replacement parts using same part numbers.
• 10113810Aug 18, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
• 10114667Aug 13, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the E80 Engine Control Module part numbers 12655021, 12668437, and 12672502 has been placed on restriction through General Motors Technical Assistance Center to assist GM Engineering with product feedback. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113796Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
• 10113792Aug 4, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10113788Aug 3, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

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