The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V145000·Announced 2015-03-13

GM Recalls 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt for Carbon Monoxide Risk

General Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles because the engine may start automatically if the electrical system is left on, posing a carbon monoxide risk in enclosed spaces.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of personal injury from carbon monoxide exposure, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured between August 25, 2010, and June 26, 2013. The recall involves approximately 50,236 vehicles.

The defect occurs if the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system. In this scenario, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine automatically starts to recharge the electric battery. If the engine runs for an extended period in an enclosed space, carbon monoxide may build up, increasing the risk of personal injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET VOLT
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
50,236

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VOLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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