Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 18V-397 · 2013 Chevrolet Volt
General Motors LLC recall 18V-397 covers 4,606 2013 Chevrolet Volt for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V397000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 28 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2012 to June 26, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.