Recall 18V-397
General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Chevrolet Volt: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-397
- Reported
- June 14, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 4,606 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 18215.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Volt 2013