NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10223363: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP or also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM) with the latest available software. Technicians and/or customers may report the vehicle will not pass a state smog check due to permanent fault codes which will not clear. As a result, the vehicles are not eligible to be registered in certain states. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0513 - Invalid Skim Key. U151A-87 - Hybrid Control Processor Secret Code-Missing Message. Customers may also experience the following symptom/conditions:Vehicle does not start when pushing ignition switch with DTC P0513 and U151-A87 (stored or active). Scheduled charging start/end does not align with displayed time (ex: 12:05pm end time on radio, but charging ends at 12:06pm). Scheduled charging does not start following a power outage. Scheduled Cabin Conditioning (SCC) feature will not function properly if they schedule the departure time in between 50 mins to 480 mins at extreme cold ambient temps (below -24c (-11f)). ?Charge Now? soft button does not always work. The vehicle will get a rough engine spin-down, and then ?Service Charging System? warning and shutdown if the vehicle is quickly re-cranked after the initial key crank. Unable to pass a smog check for certain states that require no DTCs present (stored or active). Vehicle shutdown (MIL set) if the acceleration pedal is 100% on ice. Vehicle may not have a successful 2nd remote start if customer happens to request it immediately after 1st remote start without letting the vehicle sleep while at low High Voltage (HV) battery State of Charge (SOC). Vehicle may not achieve propulsion through a cold key crank if the HV battery was not conditioned using thermal periodic wakeup featur

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
ChryslerPacifica2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10223363?

Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP or also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM) with the latest available software. Technicians and/or customers may report the vehicle will not pass a state smog check due to permanent fault codes which will not clear. As a result, the vehicles are not eligible to be.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

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