2013 CHEVROLET VOLT RECALL - #18V397000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 CHEVROLET VOLT |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2012 - 6/26/2013 |
| Recalled on |
6/18/2018 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/24/2018 |
| # Affected |
4,606 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 CHEVROLET VOLT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
2013 CHEVROLET VOLT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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