P0742: owner reports and bulletins

Powertrain (generic, all makes). We haven't written the explanation for this code yet. Below is what owners and manufacturers have filed with NHTSA.

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What owners report to NHTSA

6 complaints filed with NHTSA mention P0742, 3 of them since 2015, across 5 different models. The component owners most often filed it under: power train:automatic transmission:torque converter.

Manufacturer service bulletins that name P0742

9 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA mention P0742, from 5 makes. A bulletin means the manufacturer has documented a known cause or a fix procedure for that model. Examples:

  • NISSAN ALTIMA (2020, 2021), bulletin 10206311: MIL ON WITH DTC P0742 STORED IN THE TCM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • CHEVROLET EQUINOX (2013, 2014), bulletin 10134737: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On,Torque Converter Clutch Sticking, Engine Shudder When Stopping, DTC P0742 Set Concern.
  • CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL (2003, 2007, 2008, 2009), bulletin 10112862: This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a surge or stall when in gear at a stop. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0742. Technician will need…
  • GMC GM (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004), bulletin 10112862: This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a surge or stall when in gear at a stop. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0742. Technician will need…
  • BUICK ENCLAVE (2013), bulletin 10134737: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On,Torque Converter Clutch Sticking, Engine Shudder When Stopping, DTC P0742 Set Concern.
  • CADILLAC SRX (2013), bulletin 10134737: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On,Torque Converter Clutch Sticking, Engine Shudder When Stopping, DTC P0742 Set Concern.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database and manufacturer communications file, snapshots September 2026. A complaint or bulletin that mentions a code is a report about that vehicle, not a statement that the code has one cause.