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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

1334 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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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.
PIC5932A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIE03652017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
PI0592D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
09-06-04-026M2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
PIT5444C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the text messaging feature on some newer General Motors infotainment systems. Pair the iPhone to the system then enter the Bluetooth settings menu, select the “i” icon next to the vehicle name in the device and enable show notifications. The text messaging feature will be available on the next ignition cycle. However with iPhones text messages cannot be responded to when using the infotainment system, they can only be received. For android devices pair the phone to the system during the pairing process the phone will ask you to allow the vehicle to access the device contacts. A second question will pop up on the device asking to allow the vehicle to access the message access profile. Both have to be allowed for the text messaging feature to work.
17-NA-1422017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis.
15-06-03-002F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
03-06-03-004U2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIC6111C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles equipped with radio Regular Production Option Code UFU, UP9, UHQ, UHK, UFW, UHR, UHJ, or UFF when the display shows Theft Locked. Technician will pull the radio fuse for five minutes and reevaluate the concern. If the concern is no longer present, release the vehicle to the customer and advise that we are working on a permanent solution for this concern.
PIT5236G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module replaced. If the status of customer satisfaction program 15086 is found completed contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.
PIC6127C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the high voltage drive motor battery and battery sections are being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP5320B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module is being placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIC6175B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when using perpendicular parking the left side of the vehicle may come too close to a parked vehicle on the first pass. Dealer is not to replace any parts at this time, engineering has provided new software to widen the clearance between vehicles during perpendicular parking. Dealer should reprogram the K182 Park Assist Control Module with the latest calibration.
PIC61872017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles intermittently the favorites saved from a USB drive or SD card are grayed out and not selectable. Please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
PIC6175A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when using perpendicular parking the left side of the vehicle may come too close to a parked vehicle on the first pass. Dealer is not to replace any parts at this time, engineering has provided new software to widen the clearance between vehicles during perpendicular parking. Dealer should reprogram the K182 Park Assist Control Module with the latest calibration.
PIC61822017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician if blown or open fuses are found in the High Voltage Battery Disconnect Relay assembly the fuses are not available from General Motors Service Parts Operations. A replacement fuse can be obtained from the Warranty Parts Center. Technician will need to fill out the Warranty Parts Center request parts form.
PIC61752017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician when using perpendicular parking the left side of the vehicle may come too close to a parked vehicle on the first pass. Dealer is not to replace any parts at this time, engineering has provided new software to widen the clearance between vehicles during perpendicular parking. Dealer should reprogram the K182 Park Assist Control Module with the latest calibration.
PIC61732017-08-15. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician effective February 19, 2016, the following brake components for the Chevrolet Volt are being placed on restriction through the Technical Assistance Center. The Brake Master Cylinder, Brake Booster & Control Module, Brake Modulation Valve, and Electronic Brake Control Module are now on parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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).
PIP5410C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 set as current or history. The technician is advised to install the latest Calibrations into the T6 Power Inverter Module.
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.
PIC6243A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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