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.

• 10083206Aug 23, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have an oil leak at the rear of the engine. Technician will need to use the evaporative emissions system tester to record the crankcase pressure. If the crankcase pressure is in the proper range, follow published service information strategy based diagnostics for engine oil leaks.
• 10082401Aug 23, 2016Brakes. "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the brake pedal push rod retainer with the new design part to correct a customer concern on a brake pedal squeak noise heard when applying and releasing the brake pedal due to the clip that attaches the brake pedal to the master cylinder.
• 10081880Aug 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides the procedures to complete a transsmission adaptive learn on all the different types of vehicles and transmissions based on rpo options to correct a condition of harsh shifts on hard accellerations.
• 10082272Aug 18, 2016Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear axle assembly for vehicles with the conditons of a squeak, squawk, creak or popping noise from the rear axle due to the axles inner walls making contact with the outer wall.
• 10082880Aug 15, 2016Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need for information from the field of vehicles with the condition of usb port inoperative.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082502Aug 11, 2016Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on driving pushing on the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time (2 foot driving) may result in a malfunction indicator lamp and loss of regenerative braking.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10083131Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an engine control module when getting a service programming system error code e4491 or e4423. In some cases techline customer support center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.
• 10083074Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with inspection and repair instructions for vehicles with a no start or no propulsion condition. Technician will find diagnostic trouble code p0a0c for the high voltage interlock circuit. Technician will inspect the high voltage interlock loop connector in the front of the high voltage battery to make sure the connector is fully seated. The dealer…
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10082437Aug 3, 2016Air bags. This informational bulletin provides information on locating and reconnecting airbag connectors that are not fully seated to correct a customer concern of an airbag warning lamp illuminated, or one, or more, airbag dtc(s) set.
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10082422Aug 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides diagnostic tips to help correct multiple concerns regarding the usb port being inoperative or unable to play music through the usb port.
• 10201108Aug 1, 2016Suspension. Squeak, Squawk, Creak or popping Noise originating from Rear Axle
• 10082820Aug 1, 2016Engine. This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
• 10074303Aug 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Squeak, Squawk, Creak or Popping Noise Originating from Rear Axle Some customers may comment on a squeak, squawk, creak or popping noise in the rear of the vehicle when cornering or pulling into driveways. The creak noise is created from the manufacturing process when the rear axle round tube is compressed to a U shape pattern. When the rear axle twists, the inner axle tube wall rubs on the outer wall. To fix the…
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10089390Jun 24, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 43940 - service update. Certain 2016 model year chevrolet malibu and 2016-2017 chevrolet volt vehicles may have a condition where a burr may be present on the spring end which is part of the shifter assembly. This may result in an intermittent condition where the vehicle will not shift out of “park.” inspect and replace the shifter assembly if required.
• 10097533Jun 23, 2016Engine. General motors is currently investigating the concern. Until a permanent solution is created, customers that have concerns about the odor should replace the cabin filter with a carbon cabin filter.
• 10078552Jun 23, 2016Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the cabin filter with a carbon cabin filter to correct a customer concern on an engine odor and/or a burning smell within the vehicle due to the insulation material in the engine heat shield of the vehicle or the catalytic converter initial “bake-in” time.
• 10088861Jun 21, 2016Electrical system. Active shutters inoperative, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated
• 10081023Jun 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 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.
• 10080901Jun 21, 2016Other or unknown, Brakes. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the antilock braking system, service traction control system, and/or service stabilitrak lights are on. The electronic brake control module may have one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes c0035-c0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5a, or 0f. Technician will gain access…
• 10089253Jun 17, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10088721Jun 15, 2016Fuel system, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the ground connection on a fuse box cable that could be causing a loss of propulsion, no start and/or multiple dtc's.
• 10082203Jun 14, 2016Equipment. This technicial bulletin provides information on testing the accm due to small amount of oil weeping including the correct cleaners to use for the oil/dye.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10080960Jun 14, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about adding transmitters without using service programming system. Verify all mechanical keys operate correctly before beginning any programming procedures. Two previously learned transmitters are required and placed into the cup holder. If only one transmitter is present the "adding transmitters without sps" can not be performed.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078923May 26, 2016Equipment, Body 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.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10078890May 18, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles that may have a service engine soon lamp and a current or history diagnostic trouble code p0a7f. Do not clear any diagnostic trouble code or disconnect the 12 volt battery. Technician will review the freeze frame data and record the high voltage battery 4 digit capacity code then contact the technical assistance center…
• 10114111May 17, 2016Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10078883May 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the 120 volt charge cord for the vehicle has been placed on part restriction by general motors technical assistance. Dealer will need to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10078882May 16, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.

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