2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, covering 55,609 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported July 27, 2023 · 767 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 23V516000 · Recall details

Hybrid propulsion systemReported June 14, 2018 · 4,606 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 18V397000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported March 13, 2015 · 50,236 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V145000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls

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How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?

3, covering air bags, hybrid propulsion system and electrical system.

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