Flash: Transmission Shift And Driveability Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and...

Bulletin number

21-017-14 REV. A

Component

Power train

Summary

Flash: Transmission Shift And Driveability Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software.Both the PCM and TCM must be up to date for these changes to be effective. The customer may indicate that they are not satisfied with the shift quality of the transmission. Improvements to the transmission calibration have been made to the following:Upshift Improvements Shift quality in Normal Mode Shift quality in Sport Mode Shift inhibit while transitioning in/out of MDSDownshift Improvements Downshift quality while accelerating Downshift quality while coastingGeneral Improvements Torque converter clutch control during interlocked downshifts Torque converter clutch control during accelerator pedal tip in/out High speed gear hunting (shifting back/forth repeatedly between two gears) Allow 3rd gear launch at high altitude while in Snow Mode 2nd gear launch quality in ECO mode Improved reverse speed Display 2nd gear when entering Manual Mode from Snow or ECO Mode

Owners of these vehicles have filed 476 complaints in the transmission category.