Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
General Motors LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120501
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130626
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
50236
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150415
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20150313
Record Creation Date
20150313
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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 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.
