P2715: Pressure Control Solenoid D Stuck On

With P2715 the opposite of P2714 has happened: the clutch fed by valve D keeps holding although the controller wants it released, so it drags into the next gear. GM checks this on its eight-speed through torque-phase and inertia-phase tests on clutch 4, and its 2018 table 18OBDG04 links the code on the nine-speed to C4 exhaust delay times (Type A). On the 2023 Corvette dual-clutch unit, more than 1 bar on the even clutch during the check marks the redundant shutdown valve as stuck on; Ford's TR9070 uses the same pairing. Subaru warns in bulletin 16-142-23 that 2022 Legacy, Outback and Ascent CVTs can log it falsely when a VDC fault limits lock-up; a freeze-frame lock-up duty under 95.2 % points to the chassis fault. Harsh shifts or binding follow.

Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.

Symptoms

Harsh shift or binding as two clutches overlap
Vehicle feels braked when pulling away
MIL lit, transmission may hold a safe gear

Most likely causes

Debris holding a valve in the applied position
Solenoid D or redundant shutdown valve mechanically stuck
False detection during a stability-control fail-safe (Subaru CVT)
Faulty TCM/solenoid assembly (GM 2-mode hybrid date codes)

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Check the fluid level and condition according to the manufacturer
Use the scanner to command the movement and compare the actual position with the requested one.
Check the transmission connector
Read the data with a transmission-compatible scanner
Measure the solenoid valve circuit
Leave opening the transmission to a specialized repair shop

Good to know

It can trigger limp mode.
It affects emissions.

What each character of P2715 means

P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
2: Generic code: same on every make
7: Transmission
15: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2715?

Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.

What causes code P2715?

The most common causes are: debris holding a valve in the applied position; solenoid D or redundant shutdown valve mechanically stuck; false detection during a stability-control fail-safe (Subaru CVT).

Related codes

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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.