[Phoenix_Volt]

Is there a list of service bulletins that apply either to all GM vehicles or Volts?

The reason I ask is that I had a smell coming from the AC and had the following service bulletin work done:

99-01-39-004H: Air Conditioning Odor (Install Evaporator Core Dryer Kit and Apply Cooling Coil Coating) - (Sep 9, 2015)(This service bulletin applies to all GM vehicles where moisture collects on the evaporator and causes bacteria growth. Dealer needs to apply a protective coating to the evaporator and enable after-blow feature to fix the smell.) I am still waiting to see if the smell goes away completely.

But in the meantime, are there other service bulletins that apply to Volts? Perhaps they could be listed here and what they do?

 

[mpmoore1979]

The after blow helps the most, it helps reduce the moisture in the evap core after the car is turned off. Its been very dry here in Phoenix so the problem should be reduced even without the after blower working. There are no other bulletins for this concern and this bulletin applies to all GM cars and its not just a Volt issue. In fact all cars with a/c will most likely have this problem. I think the best repair would be to add a LED UV lamp inside the hvac case that will kill all mold and bactria, but that would require a redesign of the hvac case. To list all bulletins for the Volt (and any other car) would take up a lot of text, its a few pages long and that's just the list of bulletins and not the actual bulletins.

 

[Phoenix_Volt]

The after blow helps the most, it helps reduce the moisture in the evap core after the car is turned off. Its been very dry here in Phoenix so the problem should be reduced even without the after blower working. There are no other bulletins for this concern and this bulletin applies to all GM cars and its not just a Volt issue. In fact all cars with a/c will most likely have this problem. I think the best repair would be to add a LED UV lamp inside the hvac case that will kill all mold and bactria, but that would require a redesign of the hvac case. To list all bulletins for the Volt (and any other car) would take up a lot of text, its a few pages long and that's just the list of bulletins and not the actual bulletins.

Where can one get the list as well as the full text of each bulletin?

 

[somms]

The after blow helps the most, it helps reduce the moisture in the evap core after the car is turned off. Its been very dry here in Phoenix so the problem should be reduced even without the after blower working. There are no other bulletins for this concern and this bulletin applies to all GM cars and its not just a Volt issue. In fact all cars with a/c will most likely have this problem. I think the best repair would be to add a LED UV lamp inside the hvac case that will kill all mold and bactria, but that would require a redesign of the hvac case. To list all bulletins for the Volt (and any other car) would take up a lot of text, its a few pages long and that's just the list of bulletins and not the actual bulletins.

FWIW: I got the 'afterblow' enabled by the GM service dept on my Gen1 a couple of years ago. I initially thought I may take a range 'hit' since having this enabled does engage the A/C for several min after turning off the Volt but the 3-phase Alternating Current A/C compressor is very efficient since I have noticed no range reduction after parking the Volt unplugged all day at work!

BTW: It is strange to hear the Volt's compressor kick on for a few minutes by itself when my Gen1 is OFF and parked in the garage at home...

 

[sosmerc]

I assume that a "recall" would be associated with a bulletin? I use "MyChevrolet" app to check my vehicle status and you can also check for "recalls" that pertain to your specific car. My car is a 2017 Volt Premier that I think was built 2/17 (date on door sill sticker where vehicle gross weight spec is). So far the app shows no recall info for my car. Does that also mean that there are no TSB's that apply to my vehicle? 1700+ miles and no issues for me yet.

 

[TripleTrucker]

This may be what you need
This link is for a 2012 Volt
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/CHEVROLET/VOLT/4%2520DR/FWD#manufacturerCommunications

 

[sosmerc]

That's a great link for all of us to be aware of.
Thanks!

 

[Tomt]

No, Technical Service Bulletins are different than and separate from Recalls. They are not listed.

I assume that a "recall" would be associated with a bulletin?

 

[bayareavoltser]

Where can I find the technical service bullentin list?

 

[Raygirardi]

Is there a list of service bulletins that apply either to all GM vehicles or Volts?

The reason I ask is that I had a smell coming from the AC and had the following service bulletin work done:

99-01-39-004H: Air Conditioning Odor (Install Evaporator Core Dryer Kit and Apply Cooling Coil Coating) - (Sep 9, 2015)(This service bulletin applies to all GM vehicles where moisture collects on the evaporator and causes bacteria growth. Dealer needs to apply a protective coating to the evaporator and enable after-blow feature to fix the smell.) I am still waiting to see if the smell goes away completely.

But in the meantime, are there other service bulletins that apply to Volts? Perhaps they could be listed here and what they do?

just found this on an unrelated volt search. this page has bulleting from 2016 and up on many issues.
service bulletins 2016 and up VOLT