General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V397000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2013 chevrolet volt vehicles Includes 4,606 affected units, Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013 chevrolet volt vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V397000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-06-14T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of propulsion power in low voltage condition
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,606

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18215
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.42

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