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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 2018 · #18V397000

Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition

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Description

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. If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition
  • 2013 Chevrolet Volt
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice