Service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
1715 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIC5588C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System. |
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| PIP4902J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP5463 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and may have a loss of propulsion. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0604 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Technician will need to replace the (T6) Power Inverter Module. |
| PIT5236J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to ensure campaigns 14395 or 15086 are completed. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and gather information and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC5687C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIT4733J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system. |
| PIC5687B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC5607A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that losing nametags with the OnStar system voice recognition set to French or Spanish. Technician should be advised that a "Firmware Over-the-Air" update that corrects this issue is currently being sent to all vehicles. |
| PIP4902E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIC5769 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to ensure the vehicle has the proper amount of refrigerant charge. If the vehicles has the proper amount of refrigerant charge tech should update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 with the latest calibrations in Tis2Web. If the vehicles has a repeat failure for Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534, technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC5903A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Vehicle Soon Lamp or Check Engine Lamp is on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534. Technician will use a scan tool to check for all Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set, but should not delete any Diagnostic Trouble Codes found. Technician should also capture any Freeze Frame data in a Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need to inspect the Rechargeable Energy Storage System and replace if it has three notches. On Volt and Ampera models check the Hybrid Processor Control Module 2 for having the latest software. Technician should update the Hybrid Processor Control Module 2 with the latest calibrations if need. If the module is up to date use Global Diagnostic System 2 to monitor the High and Low Side Refrigerant Pressures with the Air Conditioner Compress or Speed with the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning temperature to maximum cold, high blower speed. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics if Diagnostic Trouble Code P0534 sets. If the technician finds both the High and Low Side Refrigerant Pressures are found to be low then connect the Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Air Condition machine and check the Refrigerant level. Technician should follow "Refrigerant Loss" in Service Information Diagnostics if the refrigerant level is less than 800 grams. When working on Spark Electric Vehicle technician should follow all published Service Information diagnostics before and other diagnostics or repairs. Technician should use the GE-50300 Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Air Condition machine and check the R1234yf Refrigerant level. If the Refrigerant level is low technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics. If the Refrigerant level is over 500 grams technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to verify if the Remote Heater and Air Conditioning Module is up to date and update if |
| PIC5921 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in Tis 2 Web. If the technician experiences any issues while programming the Battery Charging Control Module, please contact Techline customer support center for further assistance. |
| PIC5687D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that loose connection between the vehicle and a Bluetooth phone. Technician will need to use a scan tool to check the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value. If the "Firmware Over-the-Air" value is up to date and customer's concern is still present contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| PIC5491E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics. Technician may need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center depending on the STID, Station ID, or OnStar Customer Identifier. |
| PIC3011H | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide. |
| PIP5184 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that when replacing the camshaft part number 12626660. Technician will need to ensure that the date code and the finish of the camshaft. If the cam is discolored or has chatter marks, have parts department send the cam back as (MR code7) new defective. |
| PIT4864F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it. |
| PIC4801F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. |
| 14522A | 2017-01-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. 14522A - SERVICE UPDATE (REVISED PARTS INFORMATION SECTION). THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER AND ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VENT LINE ON CERTAIN 2014-2015 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ELR AND 2011-2015 CHEVROLET VOLT VEHICLES. |
| 15-08-44-001H | 2017-01-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVODES INFORMATION ON THE GM OF CANADA ONSTAR CELLULAR COMMUNICATION UPGRADE. |
| SB-06-08-47-001L | 2016-08-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS) FOR PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES |
| PI1125 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| PI1125A | 2016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| PIP4817B | 2016-05-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| PIP4880C | 2016-05-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
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