| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V397000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V145000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2013 Chevrolet Volt Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls?
A: The 2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls include: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
A: Yes, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls?
A: The 2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls include: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.