Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the...

Bulletin number

21-059-15

Component

Power train

Summary

Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. 2.4L Engine (Sales Code ED6) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: ? P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: ? Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. ? Less than desired 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality. ? Less than desired transmission shift quality. ? Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal. 3.2L Engine (Sales Code EBH) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: ? P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: ? Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. ? Less than desired 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality. ? Less than desired transmission shift quality. ? Less than optimal transmission shift timing, driving up and down hills. ? Less than desired Engine Stop/Start re-engagement or smoothness. ? Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 638 complaints in the transmission category.