OBD
P072E
Stuck in Gear 3
What it means
P072E means Stuck in Gear 3.
Check these first
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- A failed shift solenoid
- A sticking valve body
- A TCM command issue
- Worn clutches for the 3-4 shift
What to do next
- Check the fluid level and condition
- Scan for related shift codes
- Command each gear on a scan tool
- Test the shift solenoids
- Replace the solenoid or valve body if fluid is fine
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.