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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

1419 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIC5588D2017-10-04. 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.
08-08-44-015F2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides Information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs)
11-08-49-001U2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
07-08-49-020L2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
03-08-46-004S2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop.
PIT54702017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no start or multiple messages on the Driver Information Center during cold weather. Technician will need to check the Vehicle Communication Interface Module label for Assembled in China. If the date is between 7/18/2014 and 8/3/2014, record the Station Identifier from the label and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center referencing this Preliminary Information for further assistance.
PIC61072017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
PIC60892017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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.
PIT5384A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
PIC61032017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Service Stability Lamp on. Technician may find a current or history Diagnostic Trouble Code C012E and C12FE. Technician should follow Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code C012E symptom code 00 in the Electronic Brake Control Module or C12FE in the Engine Control Module. If the vehicle has a current or history Diagnostic Trouble Code C012E symptom code 12 without a C012E symptom code 00 in the Electronic Brake Control Module and a C12FE in the Engine Control Module, the code sets due to a powertrain code or a power down issue with the vehicle, this is not related to the brakes. The technician should diagnose other Diagnostic Trouble Codes or issues with the vehicle first.
PIP52992017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have Diagnostic Trouble Code P1A56 stored in history. Engineering as found that Diagnostic Trouble Code P1A56 will set falsely with no effect.
PIC61522017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a voice recognition system that is inaccurate when trying to access contacts stored in the paired phone's contact list. The following list of helpful hints may assist with a more desired system operation. When giving a command do not speak slowly. The system does not recognize tags if they are in the name of the contact. The phonebook size will affect the time it takes for the system to index the contact list and for them to become available due to a longer search time. Background noise such as a climate control fan positioned on high, open windows, and very loud outside noises, even if the windows are closed, can cause voice commands to be misunderstood. A number can be dialed by saying ?Dial? or ?Call?. For further assistance when using Voice recognition, please see the Voice Recognition section in the Infotainment Owner?s Manual.
PIC61432017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new updated 4 GB USB drive that is used to update the software on the EL-50332 EV Battery Service Tool. Some technicians may experience an USB drive error when trying to update the machine. Technician will re-download the software from Webpage: http://www.gmdesolutions.com/downloads to the USB drive.
PIC5953B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
PIP53322017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have transmission fluid found in the Power Inverter Module aux pump connector. Technician will need to replace the Aux pump with new harness and clean Power Inverter Module connections.
PIT5389B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
PIC5954B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
PIC5954A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have heated seats inoperative. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0209 in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning. Technician will need to reprogram the seat heater control module using Service Programming System with the latest calibration to address the concern.
PIP4910D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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.
PIT5074H2017-08-15. 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.
PIP5202A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have Check Engine Light illuminated with an "Engine Unavailable" and ?Reduced Propulsion? messages on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes a P0AB9 and P0AC4. Technician should not clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes and ensure Global Diagnostic System 2 is up to date. Technician will need to use Global Diagnostic System 2 and check all modules for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Now use Global Diagnostic System 2 to create freeze frame data from Hybrid Powertrain Control Module and the Engine Control Module and save a report. Technician will need to verify that the vehicle had not been run very low or out of fuel. Also verify the customer did not press the Power Button causing the vehicle to turn off while driving. Verify that the Internal Combustion Engine runs properly and no other engine related or communication related Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present. Technician should inquire if the remote star was used on the last two drive cycles before the Diagnostic Trouble Code set. Technician should update the Engine Control Module if so. Technician should inspect the ground locations G106 (engine block) and G113 (drive unit case) have been cleaned and are secure making sure the ground eyelets do not spin. Technician should also check for past service history for prior mechanical engine or wiring harness repairs. Inspect the cam timing connector and repair any damage.
PIP4843F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that effective November 1st, 2010 the Drive Motor Generator Control Module part number 24266807 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.
PIT5236A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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 call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
PIT5436A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with wireless fidelity inoperative after the OnStar module was replaced. Technician will need to perform a WIFI Activation using Service Programming System.
PIT53542017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).

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