2017 Chevrolet Volt Technical Service Bulletins

1,172 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines 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.
• 10137278Feb 27, 2018Engine, Electrical system. This Technical Bulletin provides information to inspect the active shutter wiring harness for any signs of chafing and the shutters for damage to correct an active shutters inoperative and MIL condition.
• 10137378Feb 26, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
• 10137353Feb 22, 2018Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated and DTC P0449 Set.
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137331Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This Bulletin provides a reminder to the Service Personnel to refer to Investigate Vehicle History in Global Warranty Management for Campaign 17058 and verify that it has been performed on the vehicle and after that to reprogram the ECM.
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10129885Feb 12, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10129872Feb 8, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10129865Feb 7, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Cabin Heater Control Module part number 22816851 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact for further assistance.
• 10129862Feb 6, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10129857Feb 5, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10137280Feb 2, 2018Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to drill two holes in the rear axle housings to spray lubricant into and then close up with rivets to correct a condition of a rear axle creak noise due to the improper lubrication of some of the internals.
• 10137341Feb 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10139283Jan 31, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139279Jan 31, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
• 10129102Jan 30, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the voice recognition is inoperative. Technician will need to toggle through all languages then back to the desired language.
• 10139282Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139272Jan 26, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information retaining to the fact that Service Manuals will now be available on USB.
• 10129097Jan 25, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10137160Jan 23, 2018Tires. 18016 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have been built and shipped without the tire repair sealant or other components from the tire inflator kit. If a vehicle owner experiences a flat tire without a complete kit, they would not have the ability to attempt to seal and re-inflate the tire. Inspect the vehicles, order and install the tire inflator kit components if any are missing.
• 10129089Jan 23, 2018Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10137261Jan 19, 2018Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the brake pedal push rod retainer due to a noise heard when applying and releasing the brake pedal.
• 10139254Jan 18, 2018Electrical system. This Bulletin provides ECM reprogramming information to Correct DTC P3260 and P0AC4.
• 10129073Jan 18, 2018Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
• 10139280Jan 17, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
• 10129069Jan 16, 2018Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates to look for other codesP0AEE, P0AF3, P0BD2, P0BD7, P0BDC, P0BE1 if a customer comes in with a Mil Request.
• 10139284Jan 12, 2018Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
• 10139277Jan 12, 2018Equipment. This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
• 10139278Jan 8, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
• 10139276Jan 4, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10129051Jan 4, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components.
• 10129049Jan 3, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the concern, then replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash…
• 10139225Dec 22, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information and Tips for Customers Having Difficulty Launching Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• 10139209Dec 21, 2017Fuel system. This informational 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.
• 10126987Dec 20, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician steps to address the MIL concern on the listed vehicles. It advises that if the vehicle has the code stored, clear it and retest to see if it returns. If not, then release the vehicle to the customer. If it returns, then follow the related SI diagnostic.
• 10126982Dec 19, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10126974Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will not retain the previous settings and will go to the Home Icon screen when the vehicle is restarted. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10126973Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
• 10126972Dec 18, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10139216Dec 15, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
• 10139208Dec 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10139167Dec 14, 2017Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10139179Dec 12, 2017Transmission 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.
• 10139212Dec 11, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10126959Dec 11, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised that if the engine misfires during very specific cold start conditions, to replace only the exhaust side SHLA's (Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster) and to retest…
• 10139185Dec 7, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139181Dec 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10126952Dec 6, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to utilizing crankcase pressure testing to aid in engine oil leak diagnostics. The technician is directed to perform the testing and to check related components based on the results.
• 10126951Dec 6, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

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