Chevrolet recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Volt 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V397000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,606
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2012 to Jun 26, 2013
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Buick / Chevrolet recall: Air bags Jul 27, 2023
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Seat belts Sep 26, 2018
- Buick / Cadillac / Chevrolet and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 30, 2018
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Air bags Oct 5, 2017
- Chevrolet recall: Steering Jul 10, 2015
- Chevrolet recall: Electrical system Mar 13, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.