01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Chevrolet Volt recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V516000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- July 27, 2023
- Potential units
- 767campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Owner notification: October 23, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
NHTSA 18V397000
- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 14, 2018
- Potential units
- 4,606campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
Why it matters: If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the HPCM2, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18215.
Owner notification: July 24, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC
NHTSA 15V145000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- March 13, 2015
- Potential units
- 50,236campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Why it matters: If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
Owner notification: April 15, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC
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