NHTSA recall campaign
18V397000
ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLCReported2018-06-14Affected4,606 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryChevrolet
- Volt2013