3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Posted on: 2015-03-13
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 volt vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, to june 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Consequence
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the on position, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14617.
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.
DEFECT #2 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-06-18
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.
Consequence
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-06-18
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.
Consequence
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.