Chevrolet P0C34
18-NA-342 • Battery Temperature Sensor 7:DTC P0C7D Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 7 Performance, DTC P0C7E Hybrid/E
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For a 2013 Chevrolet Volt (US), verified evidence identifies P0C34 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.” It is covered in GM bulletin 18-NA-342.
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1. What does P0C34 mean?
For a 2013 Chevrolet Volt (US), verified evidence identifies P0C34 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.” It is covered in GM bulletin 18-NA-342.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communication lists P0C34 under Battery Temperature Sensor 6 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.” The supplied evidence does not establish the specific failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, repair, or operating restrictions.
3. What system is affected?
Hybrid/EV battery temperature sensing, specifically Battery Temperature Sensor 6.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. Severity is not established by the verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
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
- Arrange professional diagnosis by a Chevrolet/GM-qualified service facility.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery or sensor repairs yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- The verified bulletin association is GM bulletin 18-NA-342.
- Further troubleshooting steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Service requirements are not established by the supplied evidence; however, professional evaluation is appropriate because this code concerns hybrid/EV battery temperature sensing.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the stored DTC is P0C34.
- Use GM bulletin 18-NA-342 as the verified manufacturer communication associated with this code.
- Additional service checks are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Volt · 2013 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- GM/Chevrolet bulletin 18-NA-342, published November 19, 2018 and hosted by NHTSA as manufacturer communication MC-10155116-9999. The supplied evidence lists P0C34 as Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.
16. Recall information
- No recall information is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10155116, GM bulletin 18-NA-342: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10155116-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0C34 mean on a 2013 Chevrolet Volt?
The verified manufacturer communication identifies P0C34 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance.”
Which vehicle is verified as applicable?
The supplied applicability evidence identifies the 2013 Chevrolet Volt in the United States.
Is it safe to drive or charge with P0C34?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Does P0C34 have a verified repair?
Not yet established by verified evidence.