CHEVROLET VOLT 2013: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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.