DTC P0722. Chevrolet Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E 🢒 DTC P0722

DTC P0722 Diesel Only

Master Electrical Component List
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics L18
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

The speed sensor circuit consists of a magnetic induction type sensor, which is the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor, a vehicle speed sensor (VSS) buffer module, and wiring. Gear teeth pressed onto the output shaft carrier assembly induce an alternating voltage into the sensor. This signal transmits to the VSS buffer module. The VSS buffer module compensates for various final drive ratios. The VSS buffer module also converts the AC OSS sensor signal into a 40 pulse per revolution (PPR) 5-volt DC square wave form signal to indicate transmission output speed.

When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low output speed when the vehicle has a high engine speed in a drive gear range, then DTC P0722 sets. DTC P0722 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	No MAP DTCs P0106, P0107 or P0108.

•	No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810.

•	The APP angle is greater than 10%.

•	The engine torque must be 108-642 N·m (80-475 lb ft).

•	Engine speed is greater than 475 RPM for 7 seconds.

•	The engine speed is less than 3800 RPM.

•	The AT ISS sensor speed is greater than 1500 RPM.

•	The transmission is not in PARK or NEUTRAL.

•	System voltage is 8.0-18.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The AT OSS sensor speed is less than 25 RPM for at least 3.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

•	The PCM commands to maximum line pressure.

•	The PCM freezes shift adapts.

•	The PCM defaults to the calculated output speed value using the input shaft speed sensor values.

•	The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.

•	The PCM stores the DTC P0722 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	For Federal and California emissions, the PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.

•	A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.

•	For Federal and California emissions, the PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	For vehicles equal to or greater than 15,000 lbs GVW, the PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids

•	DTC P0722 defaults to an elevated line pressure condition which may result in TCC partial apply. This may induce idle surge and engine stall.

•	Inspect the speed sensor wiring for contact with sharp metal edges.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This step verifies the fault condition.

This step tests sensor integrity.

This step verifies power and ground to the VSS buffer module.

This step verifies the PCM input controlled by the speed buffer.

P0722

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls

Install a Scan Tool .
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data.

Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
Clear the DTC.
Raise the drive wheels and support the axle assembly.
Start the engine and place the transmission in D1 range.
Gradually increase the wheel speed.

Does the transmission AT OSS increase with the drive wheel speed?

Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls

Go to Step 3

Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the AT OSS sensor connector from the AT OSS sensor.
Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) on AC voltage scale between terminals 1 and 2 at the AT OSS sensor.
Start the engine, and place the transmission in D1 range.
With the wheels turning, slowly accelerate to 2000 engine RPM.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

2.0 AC V at 2000 RPM

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 14

Reconnect the AT OSS sensor connector to the AT OSS sensor.
Disconnect the VSS buffer harness from the VSS buffer.
Using the J 39200 DMM measure the voltage between terminals 7 and 12 of the speed buffer harness connector.
Start the engine, and place the transmission in D1.
With the wheels turning, slowly accelerate engine speed to 2000 RPM.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

2.0 V AC at 2000 RPM

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

Test the signal circuit (CKT 821) and the ground circuit (CKT 822) of the AT OSS sensor for an open circuit between the VSS buffer and the AT OSS sensor.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 6

Test the signal circuit (CKT 821) and the ground circuit (CKT 822) of the AT OSS sensor for a short together between the VSS buffer and the AT OSS sensor.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls

Test the ignition feed circuit (CKT 39) of the VSS buffer for a high resistance or an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

Test the ground circuit (CKT 451) of the VSS buffer for a high resistance or an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 9

Disconnect the VSS speed buffer connector.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Test the vehicle speed signal circuit (CKT 437) of the VSS buffer for voltage between terminal 13 and a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified value?

4.8-5.2 V DC

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

Does the voltage in Step 9 measure greater than the specified value?

5.2 V DC

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit (CKT 437) of the VSS buffer for an open or a short to ground between the PCM connector C2-A3 and the VSS buffer.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit (CKT 437) of the VSS buffer for a short to power between the PCM connector C2-A3 and the VSS buffer.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

Reconnect the VSS buffer harness connector to the speed buffer module.
With the J 39200 DMM set on DC volts and on a good ground, back probe terminal 13 of the VSS buffer module.
Start the engine, and place the transmission in D1.
With the wheels turning slowly, accelerate the engine speed to 2000 RPM.

Does the voltage measure within the specified values?

1.5-3.5 V DC

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

Replace the AT OSS sensor.

Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

Replace the VSS buffer module.

Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17