New designed 110volt charger just released

[voltedge]

As I was having my car scheduled for the airbag inspection bulletin, the service advisor notified me that he just received a notice from GM concerning replacement 110 v chargers. He confirmed that my vin was eligible and he ordered a new charger "cord" as they call it for me. Looks like there are availability issues on this initial supply, but hopefully it will be sorted out soon. I was told that I had to bring in my old unit to turn in when I pick up the new charger. I will keep you all posted once I receive the call that it's in ; )

[MTN Ranger]

Major scoop. Definitely let us know. Do you have a '11 or '12? I wonder what the VIN range includes?

[dwl]

Interesting. I wonder if it's just upgraded components (my bet) or if there are any aesthetic/functionality differences. I guess that explains the national hold on the 110v EVSEs.

[frankydude]

Hi to all
I have the same story than the original poster: There is a recall from march 15 on the charger cord.
The dealer is waiting for the replacement part.

My Volt is a 2011, VIN: B-2653

Francois

[therfman]

I brought in my 2012 (C1420) this morning for the battery reinforcements, and the dealer notices this charge cord recall and the airbag inspection so they're addressing those too. Not sure when the new one will arrive, but the original one has been working fine for 6 months.

[dwl]

I just called my dealer and my VIN's involved with the charge cord recall too. Figured it was worth mentioning since mine is the highest VIN in the thread that we know is involved so far.

[ghostgs1]

Excellent news. I have been struggling with mine and have an appointment to have it looked into on Wednesday. Thanks for the info. Ray

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

I wonder what the VIN range includes?

I do not have a VIN breakdown with me right now, but if you would like, I can do a quick VIN scan and see if your Volt is included. If anyone else is interested, send me a PM and I can check it out for you.

[solar_dave]

Both of mine show up according to my local dealer.

[Jeff N]

I just replaced the plug this past weekend on my 15 month old 120V charge cord. I noticed it was a bit swollen around the plug blades and a small amount of black goo from the plug plastic had either melted or chemically broken down over time and contaminated the blades. The old plug always ran warm along with the short cable between the plug and EVSE box but it was not hot enough that I thought it was dangerous. I had checked and removed the plug periodically during the last year and had not noticed any damage until just now. The new $6 replacement plug I got at the hardware store now runs cold and the short cable is now only the slightest bit warm.