NHTSA Campaign 18V397000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed by General Motors LLC.
NHTSA campaign 18V397000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the hybrid propulsion system. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18V397000 (1)
Chevrolet (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V397000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.