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Chevrolet P3014

Model: Model Years: VIN: Engine: Transmissions: from to Chevrolet Bolt EV 2019 All All All All Involved Region or CountryNorth America Condition Some customers may comment they are

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe verified evidence states that some affected customers may be unable to charge because the Battery DC Charge Port Lock is stuck closed.
ServiceContact a Chevrolet dealer or qualified EV service provider for diagnosis, particularly if the vehicle cannot charge.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV in North America, DTC P3014 is documented by GM/NHTSA as “Hybrid/EV Battery DC Charging Port Lock Stuck Closed.” Customers may be unable to charge because the Battery DC Charge Port Lock remains closed.

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1. What does P3014 mean?

For a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV in North America, DTC P3014 is documented by GM/NHTSA as “Hybrid/EV Battery DC Charging Port Lock Stuck Closed.” Customers may be unable to charge because the Battery DC Charge Port Lock remains closed.

2. Technical explanation

Verified GM manufacturer communications identify P3014 in connection with a Battery DC Charge Port Lock that is stuck closed. The communications state that the condition was under investigation by GM Engineering and that a permanent solution was being developed at the time of publication.

3. What system is affected?

Battery DC Charge Port Lock / DC charging-port lock system.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Unable to charge the vehicle.
  • Battery DC Charge Port Lock is in the closed position.
  • P3014 may be active or stored in history.

6. Possible causes

  • GM Engineering stated that the root cause was under investigation in the cited communications. A specific root cause is not established by the verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

The verified evidence states that some affected customers may be unable to charge because the Battery DC Charge Port Lock is stuck closed.

9. What you can safely do

  • Do not attempt high-voltage or charge-port-lock repairs yourself.
  • Arrange diagnosis by a Chevrolet dealer or qualified EV service provider if charging is unavailable or P3014 is present.
  • Provide the stored code and charging concern to the service provider.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Have a qualified service provider confirm whether P3014 is active or stored in history.
  2. Have the Battery DC Charge Port Lock condition evaluated using applicable GM service information.
  3. Not yet established by verified evidence whether any owner-performed reset, inspection, or workaround is appropriate.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Chevrolet dealer or qualified EV service provider for diagnosis, particularly if the vehicle cannot charge.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm DTC P3014 status: active or history.
  • Evaluate the Battery DC Charge Port Lock for a closed/stuck-closed condition.
  • Review applicable GM manufacturer communications, including PIC6452 and later revisions.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • GM stated in the cited communications that Engineering was investigating the condition and developing a permanent solution.
  • A specific repair procedure or final repair resolution is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • GM PIC6452 / NHTSA manufacturer communication 10210320, published March 7, 2022.
  • GM PIC6452A / NHTSA manufacturer communication 10210327, published March 11, 2022.
  • GM PIC6452B / NHTSA manufacturer communication 10210350, published March 30, 2022.
  • GM PIC6452D / NHTSA manufacturer communication 10217784, published July 25, 2022.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted GM communication: PIC6452D (NHTSA MC-10217784): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10217784-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P3014 mean on a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

The verified GM/NHTSA communication identifies P3014 as “Hybrid/EV Battery DC Charging Port Lock Stuck Closed.”

Can P3014 prevent charging?

Yes. GM states that some customers may be unable to charge because the Battery DC Charge Port Lock is in the closed position.

What causes P3014?

The cited GM communications state that the root cause was under investigation. A specific cause is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

Is P3014 a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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