Chevrolet P0BC3
DTC P0C34 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance, DTC P0C35 Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Low Vol
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For a 2013 Chevrolet Volt (US), verified evidence links this record to Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 diagnostic faults: P0C34 (performance) and P0C35 (circuit low voltage).
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1. What does P0BC3 mean?
For a 2013 Chevrolet Volt (US), verified evidence links this record to Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 diagnostic faults: P0C34 (performance) and P0C35 (circuit low voltage).
2. Technical explanation
The supplied official NHTSA manufacturer communication, Chevrolet bulletin 18NA342, lists P0C34 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance” and P0C35 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Low Voltage.” The supplied diagnostic record is labeled P0BC3, but its canonical title and the verified bulletin evidence identify P0C34/P0C35 for Battery Temperature Sensor 6. The reason for this code-label mismatch is not yet established by verified evidence.
3. What system is affected?
Hybrid/EV battery temperature sensing, specifically Battery Temperature Sensor 6.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.
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
- Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Chevrolet/EV service provider.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery or sensor repair procedures yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified service provider confirm the stored DTCs and assess the condition according to applicable Chevrolet service information. Further diagnostic steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service need is not explicitly established by the supplied record, but diagnosis by a qualified Chevrolet/EV service provider is appropriate because the verified evidence concerns hybrid/EV battery temperature sensing.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm whether P0C34 and/or P0C35 are present. The supplied record does not establish additional inspection or test procedures.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Volt · 2013 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Chevrolet bulletin 18NA342, published November 19, 2018, is supplied as an official NHTSA manufacturer communication (NHTSA document MC-10155116-9999). Its supplied evidence summary lists P0C34 and P0C35 under Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10155116, Chevrolet bulletin 18NA342: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10155116-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0C34 mean in the supplied Chevrolet evidence?
It is listed as Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.
What does P0C35 mean in the supplied Chevrolet evidence?
It is listed as Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Low Voltage.
Which vehicle is covered by the supplied applicability evidence?
2013 Chevrolet Volt, US region.
Does the supplied evidence confirm that P0BC3 itself is Battery Temperature Sensor 6?
No. The diagnostic record is labeled P0BC3, while the supplied official bulletin evidence lists P0C34 and P0C35 for Battery Temperature Sensor 6. The discrepancy is not yet established by verified evidence.