P0716 on GMC ACADIA
What P0716 Means on Your GMC ACADIA
Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"On highway, transmission was stuck and would not shift. check engine light turned on. was attempting to merge onto busy highway and due to high engine revving and not shifting had to keep the vehicle under 45 mph."
"Vehicle has a delayed shift into 3rd and 5th gear, with a vibration felt in those gears. found codes p0717 p0716 for input speed sensor on transmission. it is believed the vehicle has a broken 35r wave plate and need to tare down to inspect or replace transmission at only 63,000 miles."
"I was taking my daughter to florida for cheer leading competition; i was just outside of illinois when the check airbag light and message screen came on thankfully the light went off but came back on on our way back to chicago and kept coming on and off."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0716 on GMC ACADIA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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