Opel Ampera 2012

Complaint Information: Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

06-00-89-031D - ENGINE (PWS): Oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification
PI0281D - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
06-00-89-031D - ENGINE (PWS): Oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification
150089005A - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Essential tools that include consumable parts (u.S. Only)
150089004B - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Information regarding the differences between fluid leakage and seepage this bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
070849020M - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT: Ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide
17-NA-319 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Diagnostic tips for loss of brakes, brake pedal going to floor, brake pedal hard, brake pedal mushy, possible service brake assist and/or service stabilitrak lights illuminated condition some customers may comment on the brake pedal goi
PIT3271K - WHEELS: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
060089029Q - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of gm vehicles.
PIC5903C - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have service vehicle soon lamp or check engine lamp is on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P0534. Technician will use a scan t
PIP5267A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a check engine lamp or service vehicle soon lamp on after charging. If the technician finds diagnostic trouble codes P16C4 or p16
PIC5920J - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E
PIP4871D - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician my find diagnostic trouble code P1B0F and or diagnostic trouble code P1B10 set in the h
PIC6089B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a battery saver message or red battery indicator displayed in the driver information center. Technician may find diagnostic troub
PIP5463A - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on and may have a loss of propulsion. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P0604 set in the hybri
PIC5921B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated on the instrument panel cluster. Technician may
PIC5920H - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E
PIC6292C - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communicates that apropulsion power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no dtcs present, then contact gm technical assistance for direction
PIC5978B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have diagnostic trouble code P0606 during normal vehicle servicing procedures such as clearing codes or connecting the 12 volt battery. To
PIC6292B - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communicates that apropulsion power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no dtcs present, then contact gm technical assistance for direction
PIP4891H - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P0497 stored. Technician will inspec
PIP4870D - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a engine noise is sometimes louder than expected. Also will explain the known normal and abnormal reasons why the engine may be l
PIP4869F - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that display a ?Propulsion power is reduced? In the driver information center when driving in the mountains. Dealer should advise the customer
PIP4869E - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that display a ?Propulsion power is reduced? In the driver information center when driving in the mountains. Dealer should advise the customer
PIP4859E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to vacuum fill to ensure the cooling system is properly filled. Technician will need to use special tool ge-47716 vac-n-fill coolant refill tool.
PIP5081L - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find th
PIC5903B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have service vehicle soon lamp or check engine lamp is on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P0534. Technician will use a scan t
PIC5920F - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E
PIP5081K - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find th
PIC6292A - POWER TRAIN: This preliminary information communicates that apropulsion power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no dtcs present, then contact gm technical assistance for direction
PIP5081J - BRAKES (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have whistle, scrape or whine type noise while driving that may be more noticeable during regenerative braking. Technician may find th
PIC6292 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: This preliminary information communicates that apropulsion power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no dtcs present, then contact gm technical assistance for direction
PIC5920G - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not charge and service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble codes P0AA6 and/ or a P1F0E
PIP5246A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have check engine light illuminated with an "engine unavailable" and “reduced propulsion” messages
PIP5463 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on and may have a loss of propulsion. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P0604 set in the hybri
GCUS-3-848 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 44180 02 - customer satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
16-NA-222 - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
PI0373A - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
PI0086D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
PIT5485A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
PIT5485B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
PIT5389A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
PIP5168E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. The technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the
PIC5374D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided in
PIC5260A - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
PIC5088F - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
PIC4935E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
PIC4707E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. The vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
PIT5074J - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
PIP4786C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code P0521 in the engine control module. Technician shoul
PI1394A - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
PI0388F - SEAT BELTS: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
110849001S - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.S. And canada.
070898001B - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of clipping to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a clipped vehicle repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repai
030604017I - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
030603004R - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
000601026I - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
000601012F - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
16NA249 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
16NA241 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the cylinders for damaged pistons and determine if the use of aftermarket calibrations or performance parts may be the cause.
16NA119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
PIP5094A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
PIC-5374-D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided in
PIC-4935-E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
PIC-5260-A - STRUCTURE:BODY: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
SB-02-07-30-029Z - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
SB-10-08-46-001C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): "this technical bulletin provides a procedure to contact onstar for hard mute request to correct a customer concern when the radio is on, it does not mute enough when the onstar turn-by-turn navigation directions are announced due to custo
SB-15-06-03-001B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful on diagnosing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
SB-03-06-03-004Q - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
SB-06-08-47-001L - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
SB-07-06-01-016C - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
SB-16-NA-119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gms policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
SB-16-NA-117 - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
PI-0754-B - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
PI-0281-E - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
SB-03-07-29-004K - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
PIP4880F - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIC5414C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIC5959A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIC5381B - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PI0800B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4891F - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4880E - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4871C - ENGINE (PWS): Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIC5903A - ENGINE (PWS): Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4859C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4869C - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4870B - ENGINE (PWS): Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4880C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP4880D - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIP5000B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Summary to be provided on a future date.
PIC6080 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: General motors 2011-2014 chevrolet volt, cadillac elr, opel ampera: some vehicles are experiencing ses light with multiple high voltage battery performance codes. *lj
PIP4910D - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Cadillac: when servicing any of the cooling systems on the cadillac, chevrolet &opel ampera vehicles it is important to use the proper coolant and water mixture. *lj updated 2/25/15. *lj
PI-1235 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: General motors: due to loose ground terminal connections, in some vehicles and trucks experience, accessories malfunctions, dic messages, ipc warning indicators, ses light on. *pe
PI-0018-B - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks. *pe
SB12-08-132-001A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse an
PIP-4871-A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Chevrolet: while driving vehicle with shift lever out of park, vehicle may be set to power off. Power button was pressed inadvertently instead of drive mode button. *pe model 2011-2012. Updated 4/22/13. *pe updated 0

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

P0534 [2] Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge Loss
P16C4 [1] P16C4
P0AA6 [4] Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault
P1F0E [4] P1F0E
P1B0F [1] P1B0F
P1B10 [1] P1B10
P0604 [2] Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (RAM) Error
P0606 [1] PCM Processor Fault
P0497 [1] Evaporative Emission System Low Purge Flow
P0521 [1] Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance

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