General Motors – Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition

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.

Report Received Date 06/14/2018
NHTSA ID 18V397000
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.
Recall Code 18215
Potentially Affected 4606
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V397000)

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