Chevrolet P1EE6
45-001 Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110
Quick answer
For a 2011–2014 Chevrolet Volt (US), DTC P1EE6 is documented in an official GM/NHTSA manufacturer communication as potentially being stored current or history when the Service Vehicle Soon lamp or Check Engine lamp illuminates after charging with a 240 V charging station. The communication directs technicians to the latest version of Bulletin 12-08-45-001, “Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.”
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1. What does P1EE6 mean?
For a 2011–2014 Chevrolet Volt (US), DTC P1EE6 is documented in an official GM/NHTSA manufacturer communication as potentially being stored current or history when the Service Vehicle Soon lamp or Check Engine lamp illuminates after charging with a 240 V charging station. The communication directs technicians to the latest version of Bulletin 12-08-45-001, “Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.”
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence identifies P1EE6 as “45-001 Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.” The available official manufacturer communication does not provide the underlying diagnostic logic, component-level fault cause, or repair procedure. It specifically associates the code with a reported condition following 240 V charging and refers technicians to GM Bulletin 12-08-45-001 for diagnostic information.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied diagnostic record lists severity as unknown.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- The Service Vehicle Soon lamp may illuminate after charging with a 240 V charging station.
- The Check Engine lamp may illuminate after charging with a 240 V charging station.
- P1EE6 may be stored as a current or history DTC.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official communication does not identify a component-level cause.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Unknown. Verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P1EE6.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Unknown. Verified evidence associates the reported condition with charging from a 240 V charging station but does not establish whether charging is safe or should continue.
9. What you can safely do
- Record whether the warning lamp appeared after use of a 240 V charging station.
- Have the vehicle evaluated by a Chevrolet/GM-qualified service facility.
- Provide the technician with DTC P1EE6 and the charging circumstances.
- Do not attempt high-voltage system diagnosis or repair yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- A technician should follow the latest version of GM Bulletin 12-08-45-001, “Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110,” as directed by the official manufacturer communication.
- Confirm whether P1EE6 is current or stored in history.
- Confirm the reported condition: Service Vehicle Soon or Check Engine lamp illumination after charging using a 240 V charging station.
11. When to contact service
Service evaluation is appropriate because the official manufacturer communication directs technicians to a specific diagnostic bulletin. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability, or charging restrictions.
12. What the service center may check
- Retrieve and classify P1EE6 as current or history.
- Document whether the warning lamp occurred after 240 V charging.
- Follow the latest version of GM Bulletin 12-08-45-001.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. No repair, part replacement, or final resolution is provided in the supplied communication.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Volt · 2011–2014 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10113285, GM PIP5155, published September 27, 2013. It states that when a Service Vehicle Soon lamp or Check Engine lamp is on after charging with a 240 V charging station and P1EE6 is current or history, technicians should follow the latest version of Bulletin 12-08-45-001, “Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.”
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence. No recall information was supplied.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10113285: PIP5155, published September 27, 2013. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2015-2019.zip#nhtsa_id=10113285
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10113285: PIP5155 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P1EE6 mean on a Chevrolet Volt?
The supplied diagnostic record identifies P1EE6 as “45-001 Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.”
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
The verified applicability record covers US-market 2011–2014 Chevrolet Volt vehicles.
When may P1EE6 be found?
The official manufacturer communication states that P1EE6 may be stored current or history when the Service Vehicle Soon lamp or Check Engine lamp is on after charging with a 240 V charging station.
Can I drive or charge with P1EE6?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied record lists both driving and charging status as unknown.
What should a technician do?
The official communication directs the technician to follow the latest version of GM Bulletin 12-08-45-001, “Diagnostic Information for Intermittent 110.”