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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

1953 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PI08802017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. this preliminary informational bulletin provides information to reprogram the radio to resolve Voice Recognition, Media Data, Route Guidance, DVD Playback Concerns caused by an internal software concern
PI08682017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on reprogramming the radio due to a comment on the radio locking up and becoming inoperative.
PI0124E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This preliminary information bulletin provides information the proper ways of adjusting the center trim bezel to correct the condition of the CD/DVD will not eject from the instrument panel mounted player.
12-09-41-0022017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat
13-00-89-008A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.
15-06-03-0022017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
07-06-04-019E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
11-08-49-001O2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides repair procedure information to correct a customer concern of Transport Mode On message displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or battery light is flashing.
15-00-89-0032017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer reimbursement procedures for Customer Assistance Center (CAC) Tier 1 and Tier 2 empowerment tools: diagnostic fee, short term rental, and up-front towing (U.S. only).
05-06-04-060A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin communicates Information to technicians on control module Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC)(s) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P06F3, P1621 which can be shared in multiple modules.
PI1018A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PI14042017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
06-00-89-026L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
PIT5389C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
PIC4935F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
PIC5856D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0C57, P0C58 and/or P0C62. When the technician has duplicated and is unable to find a repair after checking wiring and following normal diagnosis, please replace the Motor B Position Sensor to resolve the concern. Also insure that the Drive Motor Generator Control Module has the latest calibration.
PIC5414H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what affects electric range and provides driving tips for better energy efficiency. Vehicles may have an electric range is less than customer expectations or what is being displayed on the in-vehicle display for EV range.
PIP4723B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIC4801H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
PIC3278G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
PIC5523F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
PIC5588C2017-08-15. 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.
PIP4902J2017-08-15. 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.
PIP54632017-08-15. 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.
PIP54632017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.