Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
850 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 1823901 | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
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| N202307990 launc | 2022-02-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have a condition related to the high voltage battery which could gradually lose the ability to maintain voltage. If battery concerns are not addressed, the vehicle could enter a reduced propulsion mode while driving, or lose propulsion, or it may not start. Dealers are to update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM2). This software update is intended to increase the amount of warning time provided. |
| 18239 Dealer Mes | 2022-02-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emission Recall. Customer Mailing completed September 4, 2018. |
| 18239 01 | 2022-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| PIP5628E | 2022-01-24. 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 |
| 030310007K | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires. |
| 030091001H | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| 21NA259 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides diagnostic information to correct customer concerns of Speed Limited Message or Reduced Propulsion Power Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) with no DTCs Set. |
| 19NA104 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| PIC6448 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary information communicates That Techline connect is Not supporting the progaming of the T6 PIM / HPCM. and advies them to call Techline. |
| PIT3099U | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support. |
| PIT4261G | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. TIRES:SIDEWALL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction. |
| PIP5632E | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS. 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. |
| PIC5650J | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies. |
| PIT5698B | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus. |
| PIC5650J | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies. |
| 990420002L | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation. |
| 110089002E | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This service bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. |
| 080730035E | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 010842001N | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines. |
| 21NA152 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on glass ultraviolet (UV) Ray protection and tint percentage. |
| 100089006H | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only). |
| 070089037Q | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.