NHTSA recall 13V271000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 13V271000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 13184 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2013-06-27 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Units potentially affected | 4 |
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What can happen
If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's recall number is 13184.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT | Built 2012-03-01 to 2012-04-17. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 21-NA-043 | 2025-02-12. Service bulletin. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
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| 21-NA-043 | 2024-12-10. Service bulletin. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| PIP5596A | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. 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. |
| PIT5063C | 2023-12-26. Service bulletin. Service Steering Message or Service Stability Message. |
| PIC5734B | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pulsation Or Drumming Noise Felt Through Brake Pedal On Light Apply. |
| PIC5734A | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pulsation Or Drumming Noise Felt Through Brake Pedal On Light Apply. |
| PIC5734 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pulsation Or Drumming Noise Felt Through Brake Pedal On Light Apply. |
| PIC5428F | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message |
| PIC5428E | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message |
| PIC5428D | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.