2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt recall: ignition
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 13, 2015. It covers about 50,236 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 50,236
- reported
- Mar 13, 2015
- owners notified
- Apr 15, 2015
- related complaints
- 172
Electrical system: ignition
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Volt 2011-2013 201120122013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 172 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V145000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt ignition?
Yes. Recall 15V145000, reported on March 13, 2015, covers about 50,236 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V145000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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