CHEVROLET VOLT 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V145000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET VOLT 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-15 2015-03-13 2015-03-13

Production Dates: 2010-08-25 - 2011-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14617

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50236

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.

Consequence

If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.