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.

• 10078880May 11, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the upper and lower oil pan will be placed on product quality center part restriction. Dealer will need to call general motors product quality center for assistance.
• 10078878May 11, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the e80 engine control module part numbers 12669908 or 12672502 have been placed on part restriction by general motors technical assistance. Dealer will need to call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10134536May 6, 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.
• 10081365May 6, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the identification of vehicles that are shipped with the transport mode on and how to turn it off.
• 10081361May 5, 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 caused by to the clip that attaches the brake pedal to the master cylinder.
• 10081301May 4, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check for proper shifter knob installation, adjust shift cable and replace shifter if necessary to correct a customer concern that it is difficult to move the shifter out of park or into park caused by operation of the shifter.
• 10078867May 3, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that some of the replacement fuses can be obtained from the warranty parts center (wpc) except the 15a fuse-obcm fuse which can be obtained from general motor service parts operation.
• 10078866May 3, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to use service programming system and reprogram hybrid powertrain control module 2 for a service engine soon light on the gauge cluster with a diagnostic trouble code of p0ae3 current.
• 10078864May 3, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information for the technician to check for an open 15 amp fuse in the high voltage battery disconnect relay assembly when the vehicle is unable to charge a 12 volt or high voltage battery. To obtain a replacement fuse, please reference the current version of preliminary information: pic6182.
• 10134539May 2, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern on erratic functionality of the ICS
• 10078574May 1, 2016Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front fuel feed hose to correct a customer concern on smelling fuel or an odor coming in through the vents while the engine is running due to fuel vapor escaping from the front fuel feed hose.
• 10078571May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
• 10078705Apr 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to what frequency tire pressure indicator sensor should be installed on the car for accessory wheels to correct a concern that the tire pressure indicator sensor tool will read the sensor but unable to learn the sensors to the car due to the incorrect mhz tire pressure indicator sensor being installed in the tire/wheel assembly.
• 10083778Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and correct the concern of a customer that states that they are unable to select delayed or delayed/rate based charging. They will also state that the buttons that show up on the energy screen are greyed out. Instructions on properly setting up location based charging in the vehicle's instrument panel center stack are provided.
• 10083513Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10078748Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and correct the concern of a customer that states that they are unable to select delayed or delayed/rate based charging. They will also state that the buttons that show up on the energy screen are greyed out. Instructions on properly setting up location based charging in the vehicle's instrument panel center stack are provided.
• 10078745Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10137757Apr 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 34510 - Service Update Bulletin. These vehicles may allow unlocking of the fuel door prior to completion of venting of fuel tank vapor pressure to the evaporative emissions canister. Dealers are to reprogram the hybrid powertrain control module 2.
• 10078767Apr 8, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. 34510 - service update bulletin. These vehicles may allow unlocking of the fuel door prior to completion of venting of fuel tank vapor pressure to the evaporative emissions canister. Dealers are to reprogram the hybrid powertrain control module 2.
• 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.
• 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."
• 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…
• 10112821Mar 24, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessory Remote start not working with onstars remotelink phone applications
• 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
• 10112795Mar 15, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on what is needed to be prepared for TAC, caller preparedness and checklists and contacting U.S. technical Assistance and the use of strategy based diagnostics
• 10113929Mar 14, 2016Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician if blown or open fuses are found in the High Voltage Battery Disconnect Relay assembly the fuses are not available from General Motors Service Parts Operations. A replacement fuse can be obtained from the Warranty Parts Center. Technician will need to fill out the Warranty Parts Center request parts form.
• 10112791Mar 14, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs

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