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Chevy Gears Are Faulty

June 28, 2022

Some owners of a 2016 Chevy Equinox, Impala or Traverse equipped with an automatic transmission may complain about having no third gear or no reverse gear.

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Mike Mavrigian

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Some owners of a 2016 Chevy Equinox, Impala or Traverse equipped with an automatic transmission may complain about having no third gear or no reverse gear.

DTCs P0716 and/or P0717 may be found as active or history. An erratic input speed signal may be noted. This condition may be caused by the input shaft speed sensor reluctor ring retainer being out of its groove. Replacement of the retainer ring, input shaft speed sensor reluctor wheel, 3-5-reverse clutch piston and 3-5 reverse and 4-5-6 clutch housing. Inspect the replace any other damaged parts as needed.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.