DIY replacement to fix Chevy Volt "Action Required Shift to Park" Newest Chevy Shifter Part #13534319 (unavailable when I filmed this) 4th older part number that I installed - 13520827
Don't need to disconnect the 4 electrical connections to the removed top panel, just move over to driver side. Also no need to cut zip tie on cable harness. Only need to pry the serrated hold tie down free from unit with screwdriver, then push back in later. Very informative and accurate video, well done.
It is fixed for free under the Voltec 8yr, 100,000 miles warranty. You can reference Service Bulletin 19-NA-206. In it has the warranty details. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171895-9999.pdf
@@scottkolaya2110 Yeah Scott I and many others have done that. The problem is that most dealers have no clue what you’re talking about, and many will refuse the job until they really look at their paperwork, sometimes needing to call corporate to verify. A recall makes the process nice and easy, because it flags on dealer computers when checking for outstanding issues. Consumers are disadvantaged when dealerships have no knowledge of this, and question the paperwork a customer is presenting them. I’ve heard from other chevy owners who have gone into dealerships and been refused this service, but might succeed after a lot of persistence. It’s the old run-around, as they call it, and just recalling everyone’s lousily built shifter assemblies would simplify the process. This issue is serious. I had to tow my car away from my job site and had to cab home. The dealership only covered the cost of the shifter. I brought in my receipts for the tow but they didn’t cover that. So much hassle when they should have just done a recall. This is a very common condition for Chevy Volts.
@@scottkolaya2110 thanks so much for info, my 2017 is at dealer now to be fixed. Hoping dealer doesn't give me any problems fixing issue under warranty you mentioned.
Totally needs to be a recall. I actually had this replaced maybe a year and a half ago when I was still under warranty. And guess what? The problem showed up AGAIN a few weeks ago. Good job GM! Not surprised to hear that there's a 5th revision. Thanks for this video, there's no way I'm paying them to fix this.
Dude, this is an AWESOME video. I did this project today on my 2016 Gen2 and never could have done it without it. Thank you sooo much. Having said that, here are some tips from my experience that may help others: - The plugs are a BEAR to get out (at least they were for me). He doesn't show himself unplugging them in the video, but he tells you how to get each one out. Only one of them came out easy for me; the rest were a huge PITA. Another poster on here said that you can replace the shifter without unplugging everything on the console (he said just move it over to the side). If you are having trouble like I did, I'd recommend trying that. - You can get the nut off by using a small 3/8" drive socket wrench and a regular 10mm socket. I tried my ratcheting wrench as he recommended, but it didn't work because the ratchet on my wrench doesn't protrude out like his does. Mine didn't protrude out far enough to catch the nut. - One thing that I was confused about was how to get the shift boot off of the console. I assumed that you had to access the clips from the bottom, but that isn't right. Use a flat head screwdriver or a prying tool and go at it from the top. It comes off easy. - The head of the bolt is square, so I assumed that it self-locked into a square hole like a carriage bolt does. It's almost impossible to see down there, so I just didn't know. Anyways, it does not. When screwing the nut back on, if you don't secure the square screw head by wedging a screwdriver or something else in there, it will just spin around and around while you're trying to tighten the nut. But again - GREAT VIDEO! I can tell that you put a lot of time into this. Thanks for saving me $300 - $400!
Thanks for a great step by step video! I just finished replacing mine and had a few glitches that I thought your future viewers might find useful: 1. The ratcheting wrench I got for this project wouldn't get in there even at an angle, but I my 3/8" ratchet and 10mm socket fit just fine so that's what I used. 2. You cut a zip tie (at 5:30) but I pried out the entire plastic holder because i wanted to be able to pop it back into the new assembly. Worked great, and it popped back in so it looks original. 3. The bolt holding the assembly wouldn't pull completely out due to being a little too long for the space, so I took pliers and pulled it out until I could slide the assembly back and out. The bolt stayed wedged right there against the hole so when it came time to put it back in the new assembly I just grabbed it and worked it back into the hole and done! 4. One of the cable connections to the cover I just couldn't figure out how to pull it out so I just put the cover on the driver side like Dean Jenkins mentioned in his comment. 5. My mistake on this last one, but I didn't re-watch your video just before tackling the job, so the little push lever on the gear shift cable coupling - well, I sort of broke one side of it because I completely forgot you just push on it and it releases the assembly. Luckily the piece that you push can still hold one side secure so it won't fall apart on the road! Lesson here for all future DIY'ers - watch this video one more time before you tackle the job for a refresher on all the great tips. Thanks again for a really good, comprehensive video.
Another RU-vid video shows how to bend the metal tab that presses on the micro switch. This method worked for me on my daughter’s 2017 Malibu. The video shows the shift installed, but fully exposed. I was able to accomplish the micro switch tab adjustment with the shifter installed and without removing the shift knob. It took me about half an hour and the cost was zero. No parts required. It seems to have worked, with no further problems since I did it about 2 weeks ago. Thanks to all who posted videos on this, you are providing a great service! Thanks to all who posted videos on this.
I did the same thing with my 17 volt. Bent the little metal tab gently and for extra assurance put a tiny piece of duck tape on the part where it connects to the button so it's slightly thicker than it was. That metal is way too thin and I'm fairly sure that as the car gets hot, the metal heats up and bends slightly which causes the issue. Only used less than a penny's worth of duck tape and a pair of angle tweezers to place the tape. Done in less than 30 minutes.
Love this! Thank you! My 2017 developed this issue a few months ago and it just seems to be getting worse. I googled the issue and came up with a few pages of customers with this issue, on gen 1 and gen 2 volts. I can't believe Chevy didn't come out with a fix for this!!! They're letting dedicated volt customers down!
Actually, I read that they did. They will replace your shifter if it's still under warranty. When this problem became obvious and huge, GM fixed the problem with the shifter and had dealers replace them on new Volts before they were allowed to be sold. The problem with mine was that it started acting up after the warranty was up. But you're right - GM should be replacing these shifter on all Volts, warranty or not. It's a huge issue.
Absolutely outstanding! Mine hasn’t been acting up but if it ever does you are my gold star. I thought I had to take the seats out and the center consul sides out and blah blah blah. One thing I would use would be a small extension magnet to keep stuff from falling into the center console cavity. Once again excellent work and excellent camera work from your assistant.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips. Just bought a used 2016 Volt that seems to have this random shift to park issue. Took back to dealer and they just followed some lame TSB to have transmission “relearn”. Three days later and it’s been doing it every day. Gonna DIY now, seems easy enough 👍
Great video. I ordered the shifter and will be replacing mine as soon as it arrives. Now for the 2nd most common issue, the EGR reduced flow issue. I'd love to see a video on replacing the ERG valve, as I cannot find anything with a search on the internet and I have yet to see any service manuals for it.
I have a Gen 1 Volt ... so don't have the issue, but this is a really good video. Takes the time to got through the entire process with very good video and lighting. Good job!
Excellent video Justin! I think this will save a lot of people $400-500 bucks. I took mine to the dealer two weeks ago and they installed the 4th revision of the shifter assembly as well. So far I haven’t seen the issue comeback.
Very well done and presented. I'm going to give it a try. Wish I had seen more of the initial steps, but I think you explained enought that i could do it.
Great video. Dealer wants $600 to fix! With your help I think this will be a DIY project for me. Of course, you made it look very easy. Hopefully I wont tear it up too bad. Thanks
Just in case there's others looking for this fix. I took mine too the dealer under warranty to a Chevy dealer. They don't see many volts in general and only one or two of their mechanics know anything about them. But I got mine fixed in one day. I was expecting them to do this but the service writer told me they put in a bypass harness. Not sure what or how this works but when I went to pick it up the problem was fixed and hasn't come back since. Maybe this will help anyone. I own the 2017 Volt.
Great video, very helpful. I would add, if you are "fat fingered" like me, have a magnetic reach tool handy for when you drop the washer and nut putting it back together..
Excellent Video....great camera work, and amazing how you squeezed your fingers in to get the bolt through....Justin you need a thin pair of gloves !!! LOL !1
I've had this problem on and off on my 2017 Volt and I've just gotten used to the "quick fix" method that I discovered.... Just pull the shifter button in and let it go so that it flicks forward (while in park) and it works every time.
@@jasonross4260 are you sure you shifted to park and then let the shifter button flick out? That's not good if it's not working for you. I'll probably get online and start pricing the shifters out now before my little trick stops working.
@@jasonross4260 that switch that you're flicking with the shifter button is deep in the guts of the shifter.... it sounds like yours might have just failed completely.
Great video, Justin! I almost wish I had a Gen 2 to try this on! I am curious when you had the original part next to the new part if you saw any improvements or differences between them?
He said he didn't see any and doesn't think there really is a difference between the two. But I suspect it's just a little wear and tear. Which means it could be just enough wear not to engage the selector into park completely. Just worn out plastics. I'm have a feeling GM will not fix this because it's not a safety issue that could cause a recall. It's just normal wear and tear. I noticed mine has this issue. I just push mine a little more forward and the gear selector recognizes it into park. Even though it was already in park. I barley noticed it was an issue. I just pulled up videos on the volt and have been surfing the net for helpful stuff like this. So thank you to the guy doing this video.
Did mine yesterday with the 5th gen part number. FYI you do not need to remove all the clips on the shifter. Just remove the 6 boot clips as shown in the video and pull up hard on the shifter and it slides out easily.
Paul M, I have the 4 volume service manual. It says to pull and turn the shift handle and pull up. It does work, so no need to remove that little clip.
Hey buddy, will this be the same for process for a 2016 malibu? The shifter looks like it’s the same but I’m not sure since the volt is all electric and I don’t know if the transmission hook is the same.
be careful with ebay, I just went through the same issue and most of the parts on ebay are the "old version" part number. There's a newer one out. Part number 13534319 I got mine from GMpartsgarage for $58.97 + shipping. I'm sure the old versions will work, but apparently the old versions are notorious for crapping out like many of us here have experienced. Who knows if GM updated the part to fix the issue but can't go wrong with the latest and greatest version from a genuine OEM supplier.
If this fix doesn't work for you and you cannot get your Volt to turn off, a new connector and wring harness are free as well the install at your nearest Chevy dealer (reference GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-206, dated February 2020). Let me stress that if you cannot get your car to turn off (Chevy Blazer, Malibu, Traverse, Volt, GMC Acadia), you 12 volt battery will run low and be killed if you don't get it to a dealer ASAP. The dealer will not give you a free battery ($200) plus battery test socked me for $234. So if you cannot get it to a dealer, disconnect the 12 volt battery in order to save it. If you get it to a dealer, disconnect the battery when you get there and alert the service department that you did so. GM will reimburse them for the installation of the harness and shifter, not the battery. That's on you. Just figure I'd give you a heads up.
Heyo! I noticed it's mostly Gen 2 owners around these parts but I've got this problem in my 2011. Just curious if anyone else has done the same on a Gen 1 and if the process is similar. I can only assume so for now. And if anyone has any info as to whether the micro switch would be the same part, that would be helpful too. In any case - thanks for the video!
@@lcwood87 As far as I know the STP issue occurs on every volt eventually and once it appears it only gets worse, though the rate of degradation may be different for everyone. It wasn't persistent at first for me but it gradually became more frequent until eventually I couldn't get the car to shut off. I can't say how long it took to degrade fully because I bought my volt secondhand but it took at least 9 months or so. I ended up switching out the whole shifter assembly and it fixed the issue. Note: if you do end up switching out the shifter, you will have to take off the center console in the backseat first before you can remove the front center console, and then you will have access to make the swap. It me took a while to figure that out because there are no videos displaying a gen 1 swap.
There is a video on RU-vid where the guy bends the tab that pushes on a microswitch so that it makes firmer contact. For that you don't need to actually disassemble the shift control from the vehicle. Don't know how permanent this would be. You could try the quick-fix while you wait for the part to arrive. See: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mFz87_o2b38.html.
I'm going through this with a similar failure (or at least it looks that way) on my GF's 2017 Malibu. It's a super common failure on those as well. However, the service writer told me that in that case, it's that a wiring harness gets worn and eventually fails. So I'm not sure if Volts and Malibus both experience exactly the same failed assembly component or not. I just wanted to point out, in some cases, it's potentially the wiring that fails, not a microswitch.
GM is using the safety park solenoid to produce a weak pulse that is detected when you move the shifter to park. I tied a tiny neodymium magnet onto the solenoid shaft to boost the signal and got another year of life out of the shifter. The plastic detents in the shifter were wearing at 100,000 miles on my 2017 and the problem came back so I replaced the shifter with the 13520827 part.
Can’t imagine doing this when it’s covered under the warranty. Dealer knew all about it and replaced the switch and the wiring harness. Left car at 10:15 and it was ready at 11:30. Mine is a 19 Volt. The switch must be the large black unit, but what is the wiring harness?
When I made this video years ago the Chevy TSB said do not cover it under warranty. Eventually enough people complained they offered it under warranty if requested but still won't consider it a recall. Also my 2016 was out of the warranty.
