2012 Chevrolet VOLT Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 17
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,601–1,700 of 1,848, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 7, 2012–Mar 25, 2013.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Mar 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PIC5491B
NHTSA communication ID: 10112935
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access to the correct wheel bear per the Diagnostic Trouble Code that is set. If debris is found on the magnetic encoder ring it will needed to be cleaned.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0111. Technician will need to update Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibrations in TIS-2-Web.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0A1F. Technician will need to update Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibrations in TIS-2-Web.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the drive motor battery coolant radiator and add a second grille screen due to impact from stones/foreign material, in result of a coolant leaking.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
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CHEVROLET: SES LIGHT WITH DTC P0A1F. THIS DTC CODE COULD BE RESOLVED WITH A NEW CALIBRATION THAT HAS BEEN RELEASED. REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) MAY BE NECESSARY. *KB
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a drumming/ ringing like noise after depressing the brake pedal or a pulsation felt through the brake pedal while sitting still with your foot slightly depressing the brake pedal. Technician will need to reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · PARKING BRAKE.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B0F and or Diagnostic Trouble Code P1B10 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should explain to the customer that inadvertently shutting the vehicle off while in motion (out of park) may cause this Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate, and this is design intent.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
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CHEVROLET: WHILE AT STOP OR SITTING, PULSATION IS FELT WITH A SLIGHT DEPRESSING OF BRAKE PEDAL AND A DRUMMING/RINGING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE DURING LOW SPEED EV DRIVING OR WHILE IN PARK OR HEARD WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. MODEL 2011-2013 VOLT. *PE
Source components: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SAAB: SOME VEHICLES HAVE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FULLY SEAT ON CARPET SIDE RETAINER DUE TO FLOOR RETAINER BEING BROKEN AND VARIOUS BREAKPOINTS FOR STYLE OF RETAINER AND BECAUSE DIFFERENT STYLES OR DESIGNS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE AND CONTAINS NON MATCHING RETAINERS. MODELS 2010-13 LACROSSE, SRX, 2011-13 REGAL, CRUZE, EQUINOX, VOLT, TERRAIN, 9-4X, 2012-13 VERANO, SONIC, 2008-13 CTS AND 2013 MALIBU. *PE
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0700 set in the Engine Control Module and P0797 set in the Transmission Control Module. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on after the vehicle has been run out of fuel. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AB9 and or P16E0 stored. Dealer should verify the low fuel condition occurred and then refuel vehicle. After the vehicle has been refueled the technician can clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code resets, technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Dealer should verify witch charging outlet is installed at the customer?s home. If the customer is using a SPX Power Xpress level 2 (240 volt) charger, please have them contact SPX using the phone number on the front of the charge unit, as a charge unit calibration is available that may correct the concern. For all other Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment's make sure the customer has the outlet and circuit tested by a certified electrician.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the vehicle wiring harness has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on replacement for the auxiliary floor mat retainer due to the floor mat retainer won't seat on the carpet.
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This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Accessory DC Power Control Module will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Air Conditioning Compressor and Integrated Control Module part number 22753244 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an audio cue volume is too high or too low when starting or powering down the vehicle. Technician can adjust the volume of the cue audio by pushing config button on the center stack and then select radio settings and then audio cue options. Dealer should advise the customer that adjusting the radio volume knob while the audio cue is playing will also turn the volume up and down.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about disabling the remote express down feature per the customer request. Technician will need to reprogram the Body Control Module and choose ?DISABLE Remote Open All Windows feature of Remote Keyless Entry transmitter?.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Check Engine Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0111 set. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the driver airbag light is flashing in the cluster and/or the passenger airbag ON indicator does not illuminate when the passenger is present when the SDM setup has not been completed after reprogramming.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprgram the radio to resolve a no XM signal concern due to an internal software condition.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprgram the radio to resolve a no XM signal concern due to an internal software condition.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find this noise emanating from the left side of the drive unit. The noise may be caused by the drive motor B rotor bearing cage separated. Technician should replace the bearing with the new updated part number. Technician should also inspect the end cover for any abnormal bushing wear, if found the side cover will also require replacement.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0335 and or P0336 stored in the Power inverter module. Technician should attempt to duplicate the concern. Technician should clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code if the concern is not duplicated. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code if stored in the Engine Control Module or Hybrid Powertrain Control Module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that High Voltage Drive Motor Battery will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the remote keyless entry transmitter range is very poor and they have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter operates. Technician will need to verify the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter range by pacing off approximately 100 feet diagonally on all four corners of the vehicle. Technician will replace the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver if the range is poor or if there is Diagnostic Trouble Code in the Tire Pressure Monitor.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Check Engine Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0111 set. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web when working on a 2011 and 2012. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern on 2013 model years.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the navigation radio and instrument panel cluster and integrated center stack components has ended no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
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This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
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This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.