Chevrolet P1E54: Hybrid/EV Battery 41 Circuit

What Does The Chevrolet P1E54 Code Mean?

This DTC is set when voltage is detected below threshold.

Conditions for setting the DTC:

• Ignition in any position.
• The battery energy control module is awake and communicating.
• Ignition in ON/RUN.
• Vehicle speed is greater than 0.
• There is a change in the Voltage and Current readings.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Chevrolet P1E54 Code?

• Battery Circuit: The battery energy control module detects high resistance on the circuit.
• Circuit Performance: The faulted cell group does not change voltage.
• Low Voltage: Any hybrid/EV battery voltage signal is less than 0.2 V.
• High Voltage: Any hybrid/EV battery voltage signal is greater than 4.8 V.

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Reference Sources

• Chevrolet Volt Hybrid DTC – OBDG01 HYBRID Diagnostics Document, page 626.
• GM, 2018, Service Bullettin – Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated and/or Intermittent No Start with Battery Circuit
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