P2714: Pressure Control Solenoid D Performance or Stuck Off
Key takeaways
- P2714 means the transmission computer commanded pressure control solenoid D, but the clutch it feeds didn't respond the way it should.
- Expect harsh, late or slipping shifts, and sometimes a limp mode; most cars can still be driven gently while you book a repair.
- Check fluid level and condition and ask about software before anyone opens the transmission.
- A solenoid or valve body repair runs about $300–$1,200 at an independent shop; internal damage costs far more.
- GM bulletins dominate for P2714, covering 2021–2024 trucks and SUVs and the VT40 CVT in the Malibu, Trailblazer and Encore GX.
What P2714 means
Your transmission told one of its pressure solenoids to apply a clutch, and the clutch didn’t respond the way it should. Scanners call it “Pressure Control Solenoid D Performance/Stuck Off.”
Modern automatics shift by using electronically controlled solenoids to send fluid pressure to different clutches. The transmission computer commands a solenoid, then checks input and output speeds to confirm the clutch actually applied and the gear ratio is right. If the clutch fed by solenoid D slips or never applies, the computer sets P2714. “D” is a label for one solenoid in that transmission; which clutch and which gears it controls depends on the unit.
“Performance” is the important word. The electrical circuit usually tests fine (that would be P2716). This code says the hydraulic result was wrong, so fluid, a sticking valve or a worn clutch are as likely as the solenoid itself.
Is it safe to drive?
Yes, in most cases, gently and while you arrange a repair. You may notice harsh or late shifts, a flare in RPM between gears, or the transmission holding one gear. Many cars go into a limp mode to protect the transmission.
What changes the answer: if the transmission slips under load, loses reverse, or the fluid smells burnt, keep trips short and get it in soon. A slipping clutch overheats, and driving on it turns a valve body repair into a rebuild.
Causes, ranked
| Cause | How you confirm it | Typical cost (US independent shop, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Low, burnt or worn-out transmission fluid | Level check (many cars need a hot-check procedure), color, smell, debris | $150–$300 for a fluid service |
| Transmission software needing an update | A bulletin covers your make, model and year | $100–$200 |
| Wiring or connector at the transmission | Wiggle test, corrosion or fluid in the connector; electrical codes alongside | $100–$250 |
| Sticking or failed pressure control solenoid | Commanded vs actual pressure or slip in live data; solenoid test | $300–$1,200 (solenoid alone or as part of a solenoid pack or valve body) |
| Worn or sticking valve in the valve body | Pressure test; fault worse when hot | $300–$1,200 |
If the fluid shows heavy debris or the clutch itself has failed, the job becomes an internal repair or rebuild at $3,000–$5,500.
What to check first
- Check the fluid. Level first, then color and smell. Low fluid means a leak somewhere; if you see red fluid under the car, start there.
- Look for a bulletin. The pattern here is GM. Bulletins cover a possibly dislodged retainer ring that can also cause no reverse on 2021–2024 Silverado 1500, Yukon XL and Cadillac CT5, a clutch housing replacement on 2024 Silverado 2500 and Sierra 3500, and inspection and repairs on the VT40 CVT in the Malibu, Trailblazer and Encore GX. Some of these are internal repairs, so ask whether warranty or an extended coverage applies.
- Read transmission live data. A shop compares commanded solenoid pressure with actual slip during a test drive.
- Test the wiring and solenoid. Cheaper than opening the valve body and often the answer when other solenoid codes set too.
- Clear it and drive only after a fix. The code returns on the next shift that uses that clutch if nothing changed.
NHTSA’s complaint files hold 28 owner complaints that mention P2714, led by the Chevrolet Malibu with 5, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Toyota Highlander with 4 each, and the Chevrolet Tahoe with 3. Those are owner reports, not confirmed causes.
What it costs
The cheap outcome is a software update or a fluid service, about $100–$300. The common outcome is a solenoid or valve body repair at $300–$1,200. The expensive outcome is internal clutch damage, which means a rebuild or replacement at $3,000–$5,500. A proper diagnosis and a bulletin check cost far less than guessing, especially on GM models where a known internal fix may be covered. If the car also jerks when accelerating, tell the shop.
Related codes
P2715 is the same solenoid stuck on, and P2716 is its electrical circuit. On many cars the engine computer also stores P0700, which only means “the transmission computer has a code.” P0730 (incorrect gear ratio) alongside P2714 points more toward clutch slip than a solenoid.
What owners report to NHTSA
28 complaints filed with NHTSA mention P2714, 25 of them since 2015, across 12 different models. The component owners most often filed it under: power train.
Most-reported models
| Vehicle | Complaints | Model years reported |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET MALIBU | 5 | 2010, 2011, 2019 |
| CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 4 | 2021 |
| TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 4 | 2017, 2018, 2022 |
| CHEVROLET TAHOE | 3 | 2021 |
Manufacturer service bulletins that name P2714
21 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA mention P2714, from 6 makes. A bulletin means the manufacturer has documented a known cause or a fix procedure for that model. Examples:
- GMC YUKON XL (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), bulletin 11011459: This Preliminary information communicates a possible retainer ring dis-lodged fora DTC P2714, may not have reverse as well.
- CADILLAC CT5 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), bulletin 11011459: This Preliminary information communicates a possible retainer ring dis-lodged fora DTC P2714, may not have reverse as well.
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), bulletin 11011459: This Preliminary information communicates a possible retainer ring dis-lodged fora DTC P2714, may not have reverse as well.
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (2024), bulletin 11009476: This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the triple clutch housing and internals if found the cause of the customer concerns of Transmission Slip, Harsh 3-4 Shift or Harsh 5-6 Shift, Delayed Shifts, Delayed Shift in…
- GMC SIERRA 3500 (2024), bulletin 11009476: This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the triple clutch housing and internals if found the cause of the customer concerns of Transmission Slip, Harsh 3-4 Shift or Harsh 5-6 Shift, Delayed Shifts, Delayed Shift in…
- BUICK ENCORE GX (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), bulletin 10249974: This Preliminary information communicates inspection and/or needed repairs for DTC P2714 on a VT40 CVT transmission
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does pressure control solenoid D do?
It sets the hydraulic pressure that applies one of the transmission's clutches. Which clutch or gear it controls depends on the transmission; the letter is just the manufacturer's label for the fourth pressure solenoid in that unit.
Can low transmission fluid cause P2714?
Yes. The solenoid can only build pressure if there's enough clean fluid. Low, burnt or contaminated fluid can make a good solenoid look like it's stuck off. Check level and condition first.
Can I drive with P2714?
Usually yes, gently, while you arrange a repair. Keep trips short and get it in quickly if the transmission slips, flares between gears, goes into a limp mode or loses reverse, because driving on a slipping clutch causes more damage.
Do I need a new transmission for P2714?
Not usually. Fluid, software, wiring or a solenoid or valve body repair fix many cases. Internal repairs are needed when a clutch or retainer inside has failed, which some GM bulletins describe.