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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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PIP5540D2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
PIP56282019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIC6132A2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the chime sounding for 8 to 10 minutes after the vehicle is running and all the doors closed. The concern may have started after the body control module was updated. Make sure the keyless entry module software is at the latest available from TIS2WEB. The software mismatch between the two modules can cause this concern. If the software is up to date follow normal service information diagnostics.
PIP5081L2019-03-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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.
PIC5903B2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 n
PIT5353C2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
PIC5667B2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to address a low voltage concern that causes a "Service Power Steering" message. Dealer will inspect the X50 auxiliary under hood fuse box for loose connections.
PIC6097A2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for balancing a hybrid battery pack after replacing a battery section. Certain unlisted codes may be experienced when using the battery service tool EL50332. If the codes are experienced check the following before calling Midtronic. Please make sure the USB memory stick is fully inserted into the machine. Make sure to follow the on screen instructions do not hook the machine to the battery section until instructed to do so. The balance machine should be on the latest software version available by following the latest version of preliminary information number PI1125.
PIP4890B2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not start and a message on the Drivers Information Center (DIC) displays: "Battery Too Cold, Plug In To Warm" message. Dealer should communicate to the customer to plug the vehicle in to allow the charging system to warm the high voltage battery, and then the vehicle can be started.
10-08-110-001B2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
11-08-49-001L2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
10-08-44-006C2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
05-06-04-022K2018-12-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
07-00-89-036G2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
10-00-89-006E2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
02-00-89-002N2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
PIP56012018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates
PIP5222A2018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the difficulty in detecting internal combustion engine misfires with a fully charged high voltage battery. Technician should ensure that the high voltage battery charge indicator is showing at least 2 bars below fully charged whenever performing strategy based diagnostics related to misfire.
PIT4945G2018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
PIT5099D2018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
PIP55962018-11-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
PIP5241B2018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of the engine components. Technician should use the latest version of bulletin 00-06-01-012 for complete details on the use of these devices.
PIP4841T2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the High Voltage Drive Motor Battery are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP4902K2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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.
PIP5163D2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.

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