P2817 Pressure control solenoid H performance or stuck off fault in an automatic transmission

P2817 pressure control solenoid H stuck off

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

Honda says the D light flashes and GM trucks go into limp mode with this code, but we found no source on how long it is safe to drive.

It gets more serious if:

  • Inspect soon: The D light flashes, the transmission shifts harshly or goes into limp mode.

Source: how we rate severity

P2817 in short

P2817 means the transmission computer found pressure control solenoid H stuck off or not performing. Honda traced it on some 2016-2019 cars to software misreading pressure, GM found a damaged turbine shaft seal on some 2024-2025 SUVs, and owners of GM trucks report valve body failure. Get it checked soon.

Pressure control solenoids regulate fluid pressure to the clutches. The transmission computer sets P2817 when solenoid H does not do what it was commanded to, called performance or stuck off.

The cause depends on the make. A Honda bulletin says the computer misread drive pulley pressure as high, which set the code and flashed the D light. A GM preliminary bulletin says a damaged turbine shaft seal can cause it.

Owners of 2020-2021 GM trucks report limp mode with P2817 and a valve body failure, and one Toyota owner lists it with other pressure solenoid codes.

Most likely causes

  1. Pressure misread by the transmission computer (some 2016-2019 Honda CVTs)

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    Honda A19-047 says the TCM misreads pulley pressure as high; only the summary was read.
    What would change this
    Rises if the Honda D light flashes with this code and the software is not current. Falls if the update is done.
    How to test the transmission control module (tcm)

  2. Damaged turbine shaft seal (some 2024-2025 GM SUVs)

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    GM preliminary information PIP6005 names a damaged turbine shaft seal as a possible cause; only the summary was read.
    What would change this
    Rises if a dealer finds seal damage. Falls if the seal is intact.

  3. Solenoid or valve body failure

    Possible — needs testing
    Why it ranks here
    Owners of GM trucks report a valve body failure with P2817; these are owner accounts.
    What would change this
    Rises if tests show the solenoid does not respond. Falls if software or the seal fixes it.

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

  1. Read all codes and note whether P0700 or other pressure solenoid codes such as P2714 are stored with P2817.

    Low riskTool: OBD-II scan tool

    • IfOther pressure solenoid codes are stored

      It meansThe valve body may have more than one solenoid fault; ask a shop to test.

      Go to step 2

    • IfP2817 alone on a covered Honda or GM

      It meansAsk about the bulletin.

      Go to step 2

  2. Ask a dealer whether a bulletin or software update applies to your VIN, and have solenoid H response tested.

    Best left to a shop

    Warning:Seal and valve body checks need the transmission opened; leave it to a shop.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Flashing D light (Honda)
  • Harsh shifts or limp mode Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.

Compare with: Check engine light with loss of power

How to fix

  1. Ask the dealer to check your VIN for a bulletin before paying for transmission work.

Parts and cost context

  • Transmission control module (TCM):On the Honda bulletin the fix is software, not hardware.

Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.

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On your vehicle

GMC

  • PIP6005AStatus unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024acadia · issued · NHTSA 11011783

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

  • PIP6005Status unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024traverse · issued · NHTSA 11009052

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

Chevrolet

  • 2024 · Traverse

    Supported by vehicle data

    Bulletins PIP6005, PIP6005A name P2817 on the Chevrolet Traverse. Only the bulletin summary was read.

  • 2020 · Silverado 1500

    Supported by vehicle data

    A 2020 Silverado 1500 owner reports limp mode and a permanent P2817 after a recall update.

  • 2021 · Colorado

    Supported by vehicle data

    A 2021 Colorado owner reports P0700 and P2817 that the dealer could not reproduce.

  • PIP6005AStatus unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024acadia · issued · NHTSA 11011783

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

  • PIP6005Status unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024traverse · issued · NHTSA 11009052

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

Buick

  • 2025 · Enclave

    Supported by vehicle data

    Bulletins PIP6005, PIP6005A name P2817 on the Buick Enclave. Only the bulletin summary was read.

  • PIP6005AStatus unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024acadia · issued · NHTSA 11011783

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

  • PIP6005Status unverified

    This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission turbine shaft seal damaged causing code P2817.

    2024traverse · issued · NHTSA 11009052

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

Honda

  • A19-047Status unverified

    Service Bulletin - The shift position indicator ("D" light) starts flashing due to DTC P2817, (Shift solenoid

    2016–2019accord, civic, cr-v, odyssey · issued · NHTSA 10159438

    Names P2817 (pressure control solenoid H stuck off): a TCM or PCM misreading of pressure on the Honda bulletin, a possible damaged turbine shaft seal on the GM preliminary information. 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.

Toyota

  • P2714Pressure control solenoid D is not working or stuck off

    Same system Supported by vehicle data

    A 2018 Highlander owner lists P2714 with P2817 as stored pressure solenoid codes.

  • P0700Transmission module requests the check engine light

    Shares causes Supported by vehicle data

    Owners of GM trucks report P0700 with P2817; P0700 only says a transmission fault asked for the light.

All Transmission codes

Sources and review

  1. Honda A19-047: P2817 and D light flashing (2016-2019 Civic, CR-V, Accord, Odyssey) — Honda ,
  2. NHTSA complaint 2168605: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, P2817 — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  3. GM PIP6005: possible damaged turbine shaft seal causing P2817 — General Motors ,
  4. NHTSA complaint 2166412: 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, P2817 — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  5. NHTSA complaint 2163796: 2018 Toyota Highlander, P2817 and P2714 — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  6. NHTSA complaint 1762755: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, P0700 and P2817 — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  7. Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1968.2 — Malfunction and Diagnostic System Requirements (OBD II) — California Air Resources Board (via Cornell LII)
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