Chevrolet C012E
15 VOLT, 2014-15 SPARK EV, 2014-16 ELR. *PE
Quick answer
C012E is identified in verified General Motors communication PIC-6103 as a DTC associated with the Service Stability lamp being on, for 2014–2015 Chevrolet Spark EV and 2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt. The supplied evidence does not establish a specific fault cause, driving safety, charging safety, or repair procedure.
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1. What does C012E mean?
C012E is identified in verified General Motors communication PIC-6103 as a DTC associated with the Service Stability lamp being on, for 2014–2015 Chevrolet Spark EV and 2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt. The supplied evidence does not establish a specific fault cause, driving safety, charging safety, or repair procedure.
2. Technical explanation
The verified source is NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10059022, General Motors PIC-6103, published June 1, 2015. It concerns a Service Stability lamp condition with history or current DTCs C012E and C12FE. The communication applies to 2011–2015 Volt, 2014–2015 Spark EV, and 2014–2016 ELR. No further diagnostic definition, circuit description, root cause, or repair instruction is contained in the supplied evidence.
3. What system is affected?
Stability-control-related warning indication is established by the verified communication’s reference to the Service Stability lamp. The exact affected module or subsystem is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Service Stability lamp on.
- C012E may be stored as a history or current DTC.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Record whether the Service Stability lamp is currently illuminated.
- Have the vehicle evaluated by a qualified Chevrolet/GM service provider, particularly if C012E is current.
- Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs based on this code; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether C012E is current or history, as both are referenced in PIC-6103.
- Check for the Service Stability lamp condition described in PIC-6103.
- Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service evaluation is appropriate because the verified GM communication concerns a Service Stability warning condition and C012E. Urgency and drivability restrictions are not yet established by verified evidence.
12. What the service center may check
- Determine whether C012E is current or history.
- Confirm the presence or absence of the Service Stability lamp.
- Review GM PIC-6103 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10059022 for applicable service information.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Spark · 2011–2015 · US
- Chevrolet Volt · 2011–2015 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- GM PIC-6103, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10059022, published June 1, 2015: information regarding Service Stability lamp illumination with history or current DTCs C012E and C12FE. Listed models are 2011–2015 Volt, 2014–2015 Spark EV, and 2014–2016 ELR.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10059022: GM PIC-6103 — https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2015-2019.zip#nhtsa_id=10059022
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10059022: PIC-6103 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does C012E indicate?
The supplied verified evidence identifies C012E as a DTC covered by GM PIC-6103 in connection with a Service Stability lamp condition. A more specific technical definition is not yet established by verified evidence.
Which vehicles are listed in GM PIC-6103?
The communication lists 2011–2015 Volt, 2014–2015 Spark EV, and 2014–2016 ELR.
Is it safe to drive with C012E?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Can the vehicle be charged with C012E?
Not yet established by verified evidence.