OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P076A Shift Solenoid H
General fault on shift solenoid H — used in 8/9/10-speed transmissions where multiple shift solenoids manage the larger gear matrix. The TCM detects an electrical or hydraulic anomaly without yet being able to attribute it to a specific failure mode.
Is it safe to drive with P076A?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySolenoid electrical or hydraulic fault
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Shift Solenoid H, Valve Body
Related codes
- P075AShift Solenoid G
- P0770Shift Solenoid E
- P08CCShift Solenoid J
- P08D5Shift Solenoid K
- P08DEShift Solenoid L
- P2706Shift Solenoid F
- P0767Shift Solenoid D Stuck On
- P0768Shift Solenoid "D" Electrical
- P0769Shift Solenoid D Intermittent
- P076BShift Solenoid H Performance/Stuck Off
- P076CShift Solenoid H Stuck On
- P076DShift Solenoid H Electrical
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.