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#PI0376A: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC P2714, SLIP OR FLARE WHEN
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SHIFTING IN 2ND OR 6TH GEAR (INSPECT CHANNEL PLATE AND SPACER PLATE) (APR 21, 2011)
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#PI0376A: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC P2714, SLIP OR FLARE WHEN
SHIFTING IN 2ND OR 6TH GEAR (INSPECT CHANNEL PLATE AND SPACER PLATE) (APR 21, 2011)
Subject: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P2714, Slip or Flare When Shifting
in 2nd or 6th Gear (Inspect Channel Plate and Spacer Plate)
Models: 2011 Buick LaCrosse, Regal
2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Malibu
2011 GMC Terrain
Equipped with 4 Cylinder Engine and 6T40 or 6T45 (RPOs MHC, MH7 or MH8)
Automatic Transmission
This PI is being revised to update the labor times. Please discard PI0376.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment that the transmission slips when shifting to second or sixth gear. Customers may
also comment that the MIL is illuminated. Upon further investigation, technicians may find DTC P2714 as an active
or history code in the TCM.
This condition may be caused by debris such as small metal or plastic chips or small pieces of paper blocking orifices
in the spacer plate. This is especially possible if the condition is intermittent as the debris may move and cause the
condition by blocking an orifice during one drive cycle and not the next.
Recommendation/Instructions
Remove the valve channel plate (402) and the spacer plate (403) from the transmission.
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Inspect the channel plate and the spacer plate for any debris in the areas identified. These are the oil channels and
orifices that provide oil to the 26 clutch regulator valve. Clean the channel plate and the spacer plate thoroughly.
Also clean the valve body thoroughly, making sure that the 26 regulator valve (419) moves freely.
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Be sure to also review SI diagnostics for DTC P2714 and No Second and Sixth Gear for other possible causes of this
condition.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Description Application Labor Time
Buick LaCrosse, Regal 2.0 hr
Chevrolet Cruze 2.4 hr
K9555* Inspect and Clean Channel and Spacer Plates
Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain 2.6 hr
Chevrolet Malibu 2.9 hr
* This is a unique labor operation for PI use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
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