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P07A9 Transmission Friction Element D Stuck On

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

Each friction element (clutch or brake) has three functional codes: slip while commanded locked (P079A ff), performance/stuck off – it does not apply or applies too weakly – and stuck on – it does not release. GM's hybrid transmissions use only the stuck-on codes: when a clutch should release, the module expects slip to build and flags it if slip stays near zero – the Two-Mode SUVs (2008–13) in two cases: in mode 1 at very low slip with strong deceleration of slip and over 700 Nm for 3.2 s, in mode 2 at 80 rpm or less with over 180 Nm for 4.5 s, after two trips. The Cadillac CT6 plug-in compares with the release profile, 1 s, after one trip. Volt and Malibu do not use clutch 4.

Likely causes

Clutch D stuck, welded or piston hanging
Valve or spool sticking in the applied position
Contaminated fluid (debris)
Module software

Symptoms

  • Check engine light or 'service hybrid system' message
  • Jolt or tie-up on mode or gear changes
  • Engine stalls or drags when stopping
  • Limp mode with reduced power

Repair estimate

DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€200–4,500
Time1–12 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

transmission clutchestransmission valve bodyhybrid control module

Related codes

P07A8P079DP07A7P2703

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com.