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I have a 2015 Volt with 31k miles. How do I know if there are software update available? Do we have to pay for this?
Yup. So far only Tesla is doing updates that add features AFAIK - the rest are only bug fixes, and it seems like they only get installed if you complain or if they end up issuing a recall campaign for it like the Chrysler cellular hack last year.My dealer told me that they would only update under warranty if the car has a symptom that is corrected by an update. If there are no symptoms, the warranty does not cover updates. So this is not like the software updates we are used to for computers and smart phones.
On the flip side, if there are no issues, there are no updates.My dealer told me that they would only update under warranty if the car has a symptom that is corrected by an update. If there are no symptoms, the warranty does not cover updates. So this is not like the software updates we are used to for computers and smart phones.
No such updates existed unless you had a 2011. GM never added more functionality over time.Has anyone seen a benefit from updates? Smoother braking, better range, ect ect.? Aside from problem fixes.
Bumper to Bumper Warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles.I thought bumper to bumber was 24k and 2 years? Mine is 31k and 2.5 years
Early Gen 2 Volts got Android Auto added.On the flip side, if there are no issues, there are no updates.
GM only updated for issues. No feature adds.
My dealer would check for updates each time it was in and was hooked up to the computer anyway.
(Obviously not if in for an oil change or the like)
No such updates existed unless you had a 2011. GM never added more functionality over time.
2011s had a brake recalibration, which was in all other volts by default.
Other than that, you get nothing, just bug fixes.
Likewise for 2016 (also first year model) - it received engine tuning for "chuggle", software already present in later models.
That's for the free maintenance period, oil changes, tire rotations, etc..I thought bumper to bumber was 24k and 2 years? Mine is 31k and 2.5 years
... It would be if you had to pay $80 an hour shop labor for those phone or computer updates because you didn't have the equipment to do them or the access to the new images without a pricey subscription.My dealer told me that they would only update under warranty if the car has a symptom that is corrected by an update. If there are no symptoms, the warranty does not cover updates. So this is not like the software updates we are used to for computers and smart phones.
If you are experiencing issues they will do it for free under bumper to bumper 3/36. So make sure you are not having cabin heating issues or even if you think it is not heating as much as it should ask them to look at it under the B to B. There is a software update for heating that may apply to your Gen 1 that will save you problems later on.I have a 2015 Volt with 31k miles. How do I know if there are software update available? Do we have to pay for this?
Ahh yes, forgot about that.Early Gen 2 Volts got Android Auto added.
My dealer has the specific list of things are are included in the Voltec warranty and HBCM programming is not on that list. No programming updates were on the list only hardware....
Since the HBCM is a critical component of the Voltec system, any updates to it should be covered under the Voltec warranty in my opinion.
That's weird. I'm not doubting you, but I've heard from Volt mechanics on here that updates to the HBCM should be covered under the Voltec warranty. If I can find the thread I saw I will come back and post it on here. There's a lot of conflicting information about this.My dealer has the specific list of things are are included in the Voltec warranty and HBCM programming is not on that list. No programming updates were on the list only hardware.