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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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00-06-01-026G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-00-90-0012017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
PI0867B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips and repair information to correct a customer concern for intermittent engine no crank, intermittent exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor signal.
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.
15-00-89-004A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
00-06-01-026F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
15-06-123-0012017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding the use of stop leak additives in the coolant systems of particular GM models.
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.
PI10372017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for replacement oil pressure switches.
06-06-01-010B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
PIP5029H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.
PIP4843H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that effective November 1st, 2010 the Drive Motor Generator Control Module part number 24266807 and 24279524 will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP4870B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a engine noise is sometimes louder than expected. Also will explain the known normal and abnormal reasons why the engine may be louder. When the vehicle speed is between 25-50 miles per hour the road noise does not mask the engine noise this is considered normal. When the vehicle is first started for the day the system will perform a catalyst preconditioning for about a minute. At this time the engine will seem louder than normal, this is normal. At times the engine often runs at wide open throttle, but at a reduced speed. This sound is uncharacteristic of a four-cylinder engine in a traditional sedan, but is a characteristic of an extended range electric vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt. Technician will be able to inspect for abnormal induction ground-out conditions. These locations should be checked lower rubber isolator on air box not installed correctly or missing, upper induction resonator cover not installed properly, refrigerant line not bolted to engine support bracket, and throttle body contacting coolant pipes behind it. Abnormal exhaust ground-out conditions should also be inspected. These locations are at the exhaust clamp rearward of the second catalytic converter is contacting the battery heat shield, exhaust resonator underbody is contacting the heat shield. Repair any abnormal issue found.
PIP4880D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0335 and or P0336 stored in the Power inverter module. Technician will need to inspect G113 if the ground eyelet is not tight replacing the bolt with a shorter bolt. If either of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0335 or P0336 are stored in both the Engine Control Module and the Power inverter module or the codes are current, please follow published Service Information diagnostics. If the vehicle is a model year 2014, update the Power Inverter Module with the latest software in TIS2Web.
PIP4859C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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 GDS2 tool. After performing the GDS2 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.
PIP5000B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0700 set in the Engine Control Module and P0797 set in the Transmission Control Module. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
PIP4910C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about servicing any of the cooling systems on the these vehicles, which includes the High Voltage Battery Assembly, pumps, reservoirs, hoses, air separators, radiators, PIM, engine or heater system it is important to use the proper coolant and water mixture. The Power Electronics / Charging and Battery Cooling systems require a 50/50 mix of GM DEX-COOL® and de-ionized water.
PIC5769A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL 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.
PIP5081B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find this noise emanating from the left side of the drive unit. The tech may also state that the vehicle has a current or history diagnostic trouble code P0A46. The noise may be caused by the drive motor rotor bearing cage separated. Technician should replace the bearing with the new updated part number.
PIC58562017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Check Engine Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0C58 and P0C62. Technician will need to replace the Motor B Position Sensor for this concern.
PIC5803B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIC5803A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the vehicle did not fully complete a charge or that charging was interrupted. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P1E00 set in the Engine Control Module and P0D3E or P0D3F set in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIC5708E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Check Engine Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0111 set. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web.
PIC5708D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Check Engine Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0111 set. Technician will need to update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web when working on a 2011 and 2012. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern on 2013 model years.
PIT3173C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

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