NHTSA Recall 13V271000: Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2012 Chevrolet Volt.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V271000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13184 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | June 27, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's recall number is 13184.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V271000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.