P182E on Buick

Internal mode switch reports an invalid range in a GM automatic transmission

Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected

Owners report limp mode and the transmission acting as if in neutral while driving with this code, but we found no source on how long it is safe to drive.

It gets more serious if:

  • Inspect soon: The transmission drops into neutral, goes into limp mode or the gear indicator disappears.

Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Buick. For what P182E means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the P182E guide.

What's different on Buick

Buick

  • 2009–2017 · Regal

    Supported by vehicle data

    Bulletin 17-NA-084 names P182E on the Buick Regal. GM says to complete the circuit and system verification steps. Only the bulletin summary was read.

  • 2009–2017 · Enclave

    Supported by vehicle data

    Bulletins 17-NA-084, PI0269B name P182E on the Buick Enclave. GM says to complete the circuit and system verification steps. Only the bulletin summary was read.

  • 2009–2017 · LaCrosse

    Supported by vehicle data

    Bulletins 17-NA-084, PI0269B name P182E on the Buick Lacrosse. GM says to complete the circuit and system verification steps. Only the bulletin summary was read.

  • 17-NA-084Status unverified

    This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Complete the Circuit/System Verification steps to correct a

    2009–2017enclave, lacrosse, regal · issued · NHTSA 10138071

    GM procedure for a check engine light with P182E: complete the circuit and system verification steps. Only the NHTSA flat-file summary was read, not the bulletin itself.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • PI0269BStatus unverified

    This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the IMS if the code can not be reset, with DTC

    2009–2011equinox, malibu, traverse · issued · NHTSA 10135295

    GM procedure for a check engine light with P182E: complete the circuit and system verification steps. Only the NHTSA flat-file summary was read, not the bulletin itself.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

  1. GM 17-NA-084: check engine light on with DTC P182E — General Motors ,
  2. How to fix the P182E code on GM vehicles — Rick's Free Auto Repair Advice (Rick Muscoplat) ,
  3. NHTSA complaint 1318373: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, P0700 P182E — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  4. NHTSA complaint 1854815: 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, P0700 P182E — NHTSA (owner complaint)
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