Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.
The computer detected that a part inside the transmission is slipping — the input and output speeds do not match what the gear should produce.
Check the fluid level and condition. Internal repair is usually needed.
A slipping transmission can fail completely. Check the fluid and get it to a transmission shop.
Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. A slipping transmission can fail completely. Check the fluid and get it to a transmission shop.
The most common causes are: Worn clutch packs; Low transmission fluid; Failing solenoid; Internal wear. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Check the fluid level and condition. Internal repair is usually needed.
