Chevrolet Volt 2013 Recall: Low Voltage Risk After Crash
GM recalls 2013 Chevrolet Vols with potential low-voltage issue causing loss of propulsion. Owners must reprogram HPCM2 module for safety.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2013 Volt vehicles that may lose propulsion if voltage drops, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the HPCM2 reprogrammed by dealers to prevent this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250557-chevrolet-volt-2013-recall-low-voltage-risk-after-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250557-chevrolet-volt-2013-recall-low-voltage-risk-after-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V397000
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“Chevrolet Volt 2013 Recall: Low Voltage Risk After Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250557-chevrolet-volt-2013-recall-low-voltage-risk-after-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V397000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V397000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's hybrid propulsion system may lose power if the voltage drops, causing the vehicle to stop moving unexpectedly. This could lead to a crash if the driver is unable to maintain control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the vehicle loses propulsion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013 Chevrolet Volt has the HPCM2 module. The recall started July 24, 2018, and applies to vehicles with this specific issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the reprogramming.
Reprogram HPCM2
Dealers will reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) for free to fix the low-voltage issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V397000 (June 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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