Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.
The computer detected a general shifting problem — the transmission is not shifting the way it should, but no single solenoid or sensor is blamed.
Check the fluid level and condition first, then read the transmission codes with a scan tool.
Slipping or harsh shifts can damage the transmission quickly. Check the fluid and get it to a shop.
Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. Slipping or harsh shifts can damage the transmission quickly. Check the fluid and get it to a shop.
The most common causes are: Low or worn transmission fluid; Failing shift solenoid; Worn clutch packs; Failing transmission computer. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Check the fluid level and condition first, then read the transmission codes with a scan tool.
