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Service bulletin PIP4859B

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10112479
Published by NHTSA2017-08-15
Manufacturer's numberPIP4859B
Manufacturer's date2012-10-16
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to vacuum fill to ensure the cooling system is properly filled. Technician will need to use special tool GE-47716 Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool. Technician will also perform Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Pump Bleed Procedure in the Global Diagnostic System 2 tool. After performing the Global Diagnostic System 2 coolant bleed procedure drive vehicle for approximately 5 miles in a slalom type of situation to purge any remaining air from battery pack cooling plates.

The document

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Components

Electrical system, Engine, Hybrid and electric drive, 12-volt battery, High-voltage battery

Vehicles listed
CHEVROLET VOLT2011, 2012, 2013

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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