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Service bulletins for the 2012 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.

1848 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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19NA0792019-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Propulsion Power is Reduced message displayed in the DIC and without DTCs set on higher mileage vehicles by reprogramming the HPCM 2.
N172130462 022019-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. N172130462 02 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2012 - 2015 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles and 2014 ? 2016 model year Cadillac ELR vehicles equipped with a high voltage battery, may have a condition where it could gradually lose the ability to maintain voltage. If battery concerns are not addressed, over time the vehicle could enter a reduced propulsion mode while driving, or lose propulsion, or it may not start. Dealers are to update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2). This software update is intended to increase the amount of warning time provided.
PIP4670H2019-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
PIP5632B2019-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
PI0592E2019-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary information bulletin provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
PIP5267A2019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Check Engine Lamp or Service Vehicle Soon lamp on after charging. If the technician finds Diagnostic Trouble Codes P16C4 or P16C5 set in history, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module will need to be reprogrammed. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are current or return and the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Battery Charger Control Module have the current calibrations then processed to follow published Service Information diagnostics. This may lead to Battery Charger Control Module replacement.
PIP4905E2019-08-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no charge condition when using either the stationary 240V or the 120V charger. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0D26 set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to check the last 8 digits of the (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number. If the Vehicle Identification Number number is less than Vehicle Identification Number BU100954, perform the latest version of PIP4875 to program the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. If the vehicle is a return or built after Vehicle Identification Number BU100954 Plug in the 120V charger and note the behavior of the charge indicator light on the Instrument Panel and the lights on the charge cord set Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. If the light on the Instrument Panel is not steady green during a charging event, and the two upper charge cord set lights are steady green, record a GDS 2 snapshot from the Battery Charger Control Module Data. While monitoring the data in Global Diagnostic System 2, manipulate the charge cord coupler for proximity voltage changes. If the data has an erratic signal inspect the charge port receptacle connector for signs of water intrusion or corrosion in both the vehicle harness side and charge port side.
PIC5920J2019-08-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E set on 2011-2013 Volt or a P0DAA on 2014 Volt or Cadillac ELR in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
PIC6089B2019-08-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Battery Saver Message or red Battery Indicator displayed in the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AF8 set in history. Technician will need to the 12 volt battery using the GR8 Battery tester. The technician will need to perform the Direct current Power Conversion Test published in Global Service Information to check for maximum current and voltage output. This test requires the use of a Carbon Pyle load tester. In addition, the technician can select the 14V Power Module Control Function in the Engine Control Module and Accessory Power Module Setpoint in the Body Control Module by using the Scan Tool in order to check that the system is able to respond to current loads. If the test fails, if there were low voltage Diagnostic Trouble Codes or P0AF8 was set, the technician should confirm that the 200 amp fuse located in the X50D Fuse Block is torqued to correct specification. Technician should check the voltage on both sides of the 200 amp Fuse while there is a load applied and comparing the voltage readings. Voltage drop can be checked from the positive battery post to the Accessory Power Module side of the 200 amp fuse as well. If the Accessory Power Module will output current under a load but the voltage is low on both sides of the fuse when compared to the voltage output at the Accessory Power Module, check the following Service Information for any other Diagnostic Trouble Codes that may have led to the low voltage condition, Accessory Power Module output terminal is clean and torqued to specification, The Accessory Power Module output cable ring terminal is properly seated to the Accessory Power Module output terminal post and its condition, and test the voltage drop on the ground cables to the engine block, transmission, body and chassis to ensure they are within specification.
120941001B2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine whether or not an airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
100845001G2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
060847001O2019-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
PIC5921B2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 for further assistance.
PIP4670G2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
PIT5074L2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
19NA1172019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for a No Start, Loss or Reduction of Propulsion condition, advising the tech to test the battery packs and not just replace the 12 volt battery.
19NA1142019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
19NA1172019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for a No Start, Loss or Reduction of Propulsion condition, advising the tech to test the battery packs and not just replace the 12 volt battery.
19NA1142019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
19NA0492019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of reduced propulsion power without DTCs on higher mileage vehicles (with P1.4 Cell Chemistry).
PIC5523G2019-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
PIC6136A2019-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with an original 2 x 4 Motor A resolver connector. There is a new sealed 1 x 6 design for resolver signal robustness under vibration. Technician will need to replace the internal harness, Generator Position Sensor Stator for Motor A, and Drive Motor Power Inverter Module Cable Terminal Insulator Block.
PIC6074A2019-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles were not delivered with the Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibration. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AA6. Technician will need to update the Battery Energy Control Module with the latest calibrations using Service Programming System.
PIC5404A2019-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary communication provides information to the technician and the customer about vehicles that will not charge at a remote location due to improper operation or not having the proper infrastructure for the 120V charge cord.
PIC5978B2019-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0606 during normal vehicle servicing procedures such as clearing codes or connecting the 12 volt battery. To clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code technician will need to close all doors and rear hatch, press and hold the power button to put the vehicle into service mode, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code using Global Diagnostic System 2, Power off the vehicle, open and close the driver?s door, wait one minute, and start vehicle and ensure Malfunction Indicator Lamp is not illuminated.

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