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Severity: ModerateChevrolet

P0741 on Chevrolet Vehicles

The torque converter lockup clutch slips or won't engage when the computer commands it. P0741 →

6Complaints mentioning the code
#4Rank among 8 brands
0.5%Share of Chevrolet DTC complaints

In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Chevrolet, P0741 was mentioned 6 times.

Notes by brand

GM 8-speed automatics in Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are known for torque converter shudder. GM addressed many cases with a revised transmission fluid and a specific fluid exchange procedure, so ask a dealer about it before replacing the converter.

Most mentioned models

Chevrolet Silverado 15002
Chevrolet Silverado 25001
Chevrolet Silverado 35001
Chevrolet Suburban 15001
Chevrolet Tahoe1

Model years mentioned

Model years mentioned – Chevrolet P0741215116317
2015: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2017: 3

Components named in these complaints

  • Power Train (6)
  • Engine (1)

Reports with a crash: 0 · fire: 0 · injuries: 1

Often appears together with

P0700 Powertrain The transmission computer found a fault and asked for the check engine light – read the TCM… Moderate

Possible causes

  1. Low, degraded or wrong-spec automatic transmission fluid25%
  2. Sticking or weak TCC solenoid20%
  3. Worn torque converter clutch lining20%
  4. Valve body wear in the TCC regulator or apply valve bore15%

P0741: Diagnosis step by step →

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Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.