CHEVROLET VOLT 2013: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V397000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | VOLT | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-07-24 | 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-18 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-01 - 2013-06-26
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18215
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4606
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 "HPCM2" may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the HPCM2, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18215.
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.
