Chevrolet Volt: Hybrid propulsion system

Date

June 14, 2018

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Volt (2013)

Component

Hybrid Propulsion System

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

4606

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

July 24, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

18215

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V397000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.