Burning Odor on Volts When Operating in Extended Range, Hold, or Mountain Modes – 2016 Chevrolet Volt

NHTSA ID Number: 10160999

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC6142A

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the engine Cover Foam not installed correctly. If the foam is deformed then replace the cover. If a burning odor was found replace the cabin filter.

 

1 Affected Product

Vehicle

CHEVROLETVOLT2016

 


 


Bulletin No.: PIC6142A
Published date: 05/13/2019

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Bulletin No.: PIC6142
Date: Oct-2015

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Bestseller No. 1
ACDelco GM Original Equipment CF185 Cabin Air Filter
  • Equipped with long media in the non-woven material/compound media in order to help capture particles while increasing air flow
  • Has a multi-layered construction that creates 'separated' media in order to contain particles
  • Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
  • ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General MotorseBay logo.
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
Bestseller No. 2
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Cabin Air Filter CF184 | GM 13356914 OE Car Air Filters for Select Chevy, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, and more
  • Equipped with long media in the non-woven material/compound media in order to help capture particles while increasing air flow
  • Has a multi-layered construction that creates 'separated' media in order to contain particles
  • Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
  • ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General MotorseBay logo.
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
Bestseller No. 3
Spearhead Odor Defense Breathe Easy AC & Heater Cabin Air Filter (BE-966)
  • Replacement for 2024-2025 ZDX, 2024-2025 Prologue, 2018–2025 Enclave, 2020–2025 Encore GX, 2016–2025 Envision, 2024-2025 Envista, 2017–2019 Lacrosse, 2017 Regal, 2018–2020 Regal Sportback, 2018–2020 Regal Tourx
  • Replacement for 2013–2019 ATS, 2020–2025 CT4, 2020–2025 CT5, 2016–2020 CT6, 2014–2019 CTS (EXCEPT 2014 CTS COUPE), 2019–2025 XT4, 2017–2025 XT5, 2020–2025 XT6, 2013–2019 XTS, 2021–2025 Escalade, 2021–2025 Escalade ESV, 2023–2025 Lyriq
  • Replacement for 2019–2025 Blazer, 2024-2025 Blazer EV, 2017–2023 Bolt EV, 2022–2023 Bolt EUV, 2016–2023 Camaro, 2015–2025 Colorado, 2020–2025 Corvette, 2016–2019 Cruze, 2018–2025 Equinox, 2024-2025 Equinox EV, 2014–2020 Impala, 2016–2025 Malibu, 2019–2025 Silverado 1500, 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD, 2020–2025 Silverado 2500 HD, 2020–2025 Silverado 3500 HD, 2024-2025 Silverado EV, 2021–2025 Suburban, 2021–2025 Tahoe, 2021–2025 Trailblazer, 2018–2025 Traverse, 2024 Traverse Limited, 2024-2025 Trax, 2016–2019 Volt
  • Replacement for 2017–2018 Acadia (EXCEPT Acadia Limited), 2019–2025 Acadia, 2015–2025 Canyon, 2022–2025 Hummer EV Pickup, 2024-2025 Hummer EV SUV, 2019–2025 Sierra 1500, 2022 Sierra 1500 Limited, 2020–2025 Sierra 2500 HD, 2020–2025 Sierra 3500 HD, 2024-2025 Sierra EV, 2018–2025 Terrain, 2021–2025 Yukon, 2021–2025 Yukon XL
  • Up to 25% Longer Life: Precision woven and infused with real coconut shell activated carbon, our Breathe Easy cabin air filters are engineered to last up to 15,000 miles, 25% longer than the standard performance of 12,000 miles
SaleBestseller No. 4
BOSCH 6091C HEPA Cabin Air Filter - 3 Layer Protection For A Healthier Ride
  • Bosch High Efficiency Cabin Air Filters are designed to provide your vehicle with the ultimate in clean, fresh, odor-free air for you and your family
  • Without adding formulated chemical odor neutralizer, Bosch HEPA cabin filters provide true clean air to enhance respiratory health
  • Melt-blown electrostatic layer and very dense media provides greater trapping capabilities; Additional static cotton layer added to HEPA Media to provide higher capacity
  • Structural ribs added to provide increase stability of filter; product comes with multi colors (blue and white)
  • Cabin air filters should be replaced at least once every 12 months (or every 12K miles)
SaleBestseller No. 5
Puroma 1 Cabin Air Filter Activated Carbon for 6091C Chevrolet Cadillac GMC
  • Compatible Auto List: Buick: Enclave (2018-2026), Encore GX (2020-2026), Envision (2016-2026), Envista(2024-2026), LaCrosse (2017-2019), Regal (2017), Regal Sportback (2018-2020), Regal TourX (2018-2020). Cadillac: ATS (2013-2019), CT4 (2020-2026), CT5 (2020-2026), CT6 (2016-2020), CTS (2014-2019), Escalade (2021-2026), Escalade ESV (2021-2026), Escalade IQ (2025-2026), Escalade IQL (2026), Lyriq (2023-2026), Optiq (2025-2026), Vistiq (2026), XT4 (2019-2025), XT5 (2017-2026), XT6 (2020-2025), XTS (2013-2019).
  • Compatible Auto List:Chevrolet: Blazer (2019-2026), Blazer EV (2024-2026), Bolt EUV(2022-2023), Bolt EV (2017-2023), Brightdrop 400(2025-2026), Brightdrop 600(2025-2026), Camaro (2016-2024), Colorado (2015-2026), Corvette (2020-2026), Cruze (2016-2019), Equinox (2018-2026), Equinox EV (2024-2026), Impala (2014-2020), Malibu(2016-2025), Silverado 1500 (2019-2026), Silverado 1500 LTD(2022), Silverado 2500 HD (2020-2026), Silverado 3500 HD (2020-2026), Silverado EV (2024-2026), Suburban (2021-2026), Tahoe (2021-2026).
  • Compatible Auto List: Chevrolet: Trailblazer (2021-2026), Traverse (2018-2026), Traverse Limited (2024), Trax(2024-2026), Volt (2016-2019). GMC: Acadia (2017-2026), Canyon (2015-2026), Hummer Ev Pickup (2022-2026), Hummer EV SUV (2024-2026), Sierra 1500 (2019-2026), Sierra 1500 LIMITED (2022), Sierra 2500 HD (2020-2026), Sierra 3500 HD (2020-2026), Sierra EV (2024-2026), Terrain (2018-2026), Yukon (2021-2026), Yukon XL (2021-2026), Acura ZDX (2024), Brightdrop Zevo (2022-2024).
  • Effective Protection: Soda woven combined with activated carbon effectively captures contaminants that cause odors and offers clean and fresh breeze air for drivers and passengers. The cabin air filter offers exceptional protection in your vehicle interior.
  • Efficient Filtration: Particles are prevented from entering the cabin by a close-meshed, non-woven filter layer that protects your engine from wear to extend the life of your vehicle's system. It also optimizes air conditioning and heating systems, ensuring high flow capacity.

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1 thought on “Burning Odor on Volts When Operating in Extended Range, Hold, or Mountain Modes – 2016 Chevrolet Volt”

  1. Checked the engine
    The service center guy did not properly put the oil cap back on
    Oil spilling out on engine cover
    Re-secured the cap

    Reply

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