DTC P0894. Chevrolet Colorado Pickup

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.5L (L52) 🢒 DTC P0894

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

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the difference between engine speed and transmission output speed. In D3 drive range with the TCC engaged, the engine speed should closely match the transmission output speed. In D4 drive range, with the TCC engaged, the TCC slip speed should be -20 to +50 RPM.

When the PCM detects excessive TCC slip when the TCC should be engaged, then DTC P0894 sets. DTC P0894 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	No TCC stuck ON or stuck OFF DTC P0741 or P0742.

•	No VSS assembly DTCs P0502 or P0503.

•	No 1-2 SS valve DTC P0973 or P0974.

•	No 2-3 SS valve DTC P0976 or P0977.

•	No 3-2 SS valve assembly DTC P0787 or P0788.

•	No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810, P1815 or P1816.

•	The engine speed is greater than 475 RPM for 5 seconds.

•	The engine torque is 100-525 N·m (74-387 lb ft).

•	The TP angle is 10-99 percent.

•	The vehicle speed is 60-200 km/h (37-124 mph).

•	The speed ratio is 0.70-2.00, speed ratio is engine speed divided by the transmission output speed.

•	The gear range is D4.

•	The TFT is 20-130°C (68-266°F).

•	The shift solenoid performance diagnostic counters are zero.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P0894 sets if the following conditions occur for three TCC cycles.

•	The TCC is commanded ON for 3 seconds.

•	The TCC is at 60 percent duty cycle for 5 seconds.

•	The TCC slip speed is 100-550 RPM for 10 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 maximum line pressure.

•	The PCM inhibits TCC engagement.

•	The PCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode.

•	The PCM freezes transmission adaptive functions from being updated.

•	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 DTC P0894 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	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.

•	The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.

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

Diagnostic Aids

•	Bronze material found in the transmission oil pan may indicate stator shaft bushing wear. If bushing wear is suspected, inspect the stator shaft and the input, turbine, shaft for damage.

•	Refer to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission for more information.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

This step tests the torque converter for slippage while in a commanded lock-up state.

DTC P0894

Step

Action

Values

Yes

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 2.8L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 3.5L

Inspect for correct transmission fluid level.

Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .

Did you perform the fluid checking procedure?

Go to Step 3

Go to Transmission Fluid Check

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. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM.

Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
Clear the DTC.

Important: It may be necessary to allow multiple TCC cycles to occur in order to verify a slipping condition. It may also be necessary to ensure the transmission is warm before performing this step.

Drive the vehicle in 4th gear with the TCC commanded ON.

Does the scan tool TCC Slip Speed measure within the specified range for 7 seconds?

130-800 RPM

Go to Step 4

Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 2.8L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.5L

Inspect the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid valve for the following conditions:

•	Internal malfunction, such as sediment or damage

•	Damaged seals

•	Refer to Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid, Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, and Wiring Harness .

Inspect the torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid valve for the following conditions:

•	Internal malfunction, such as sediment or damage

•	Damaged seals

•	Refer to Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid, Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, and Wiring Harness .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 5

Inspect the 1-2 shift solenoid (SS) valve for the following conditions:

•	Internal malfunction, such as sediment or damage

•	Damaged seals

•	Refer to Shift Solenoid Leak Test .

Inspect the 2-3 shift solenoid (SS) valve for the following conditions:

•	Internal malfunction, such as sediment or damage

•	Damaged seals

•	Refer to Shift Solenoid Leak Test .

Inspect the 3-2 shift solenoid valve assembly for the following conditions:

•	Internal malfunction, such as sediment or damage

•	Damaged seals

•	Refer to Shift Solenoid Leak Test .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 6

Inspect the valve body assembly for the following conditions:

•	Stuck regulator apply valve

•	Scored regulator apply valve body

Refer to Control Valve Body Disassemble in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

Inspect the torque converter assembly for the following conditions:

•	Front stator shaft bushing for wear

•	Stator roller clutch not holding

•	External damage/leaks

Refer to Torque Converter End Play Inspection in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

Inspect the oil pump assembly for the following conditions:

•	A stuck converter clutch valve

•	The converter clutch valve is assembled backwards

•	A mispositioned converter clutch valve retaining ring

•	A cocked converter clutch outer valve spring

•	A mispositioned pump to case gasket

•	Restricted orifice cup plugs

•	Damaged orifice cup plugs

•	Over-tightened, or unevenly tightened pump body to cover bolts

Refer to Oil Pump Cover Disassemble in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

Inspect the input housing and shaft assembly for the following conditions:

•	Cut turbine shaft O-ring seal

•	Damaged turbine shaft O-ring seal

•	Restricted turbine shaft retainer and ball assembly

•	Damaged turbine shaft retainer and ball assembly

Refer to Input Housing and Shaft Assembly Inspection in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

Inspect the 2-4 band assembly for the following conditions:

•	Worn 2-4 band

•	Damaged 2-4 band

•	Mispositioned 2-4 band

•	Misassembled 2-4 band

•	The band anchor pin is not engaged

Refer to 2-4 Band Installation in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Inspect the 2-4 servo assembly for the following conditions:

•	Restricted apply passages in the 2-4 servo assembly

•	Blocked apply passages in the 2-4 servo assembly

•	Nicks or burrs on the 2nd apply piston pin

•	Damaged 2nd apply piston pin

•	Incorrect 2nd apply piston pin

•	Nicks or burrs on the pin bore in the case

•	Damaged fourth servo piston

•	Misassembled fourth servo piston

•	Damaged servo bore in the case

•	Missing piston seals

•	Cut piston seals

•	Damaged piston seals

•	Porosity in the pistons

•	Porosity in the cover

•	Porosity in the case

•	Damaged piston seal grooves

•	Plugged orifice cup plug

•	Missing orifice cup plug

Refer to 2-4 Servo Disassemble , 2-4 Band Servo Piston Pin Length Check and 2-4 Servo Assembly Installation in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

Inspect the forward clutch assembly for the following conditions:

•	Worn clutch plates

•	Porosity in the forward clutch piston

•	Damaged forward clutch piston

•	Missing forward clutch piston inner and outer seals

•	Cut forward clutch piston inner and outer seals

•	Damaged forward clutch piston inner and outer seals

•	Missing input housing to forward clutch housing O-ring seal

•	Cut input housing to forward clutch housing O-ring seal

•	Damaged input housing to forward clutch housing O-ring seal

•	Damaged forward clutch housing

•	Damaged forward clutch housing retainer and ball assembly

•	Forward clutch housing retainer and ball assembly is not sealing

Refer to Forward Clutch Assembly Assemble in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

Inspect the 3-4 clutch assembly for the following conditions:

•	Worn clutch plates

•	Porosity in the 3-4 clutch piston

•	Damaged 3-4 clutch piston

•	Missing 3-4 clutch inner and outer seals

•	Cut 3-4 clutch inner and outer seals

•	Damaged 3-4 clutch inner and outer seals

•	Damaged 3-4 clutch spring assembly

•	Damaged 3-4 clutch apply ring

•	Damaged piston seal grooves

•	Plugged orifice cup plug

•	Missing orifice cup plug

Refer to 3-4 Clutch Assemble and 3-4 Clutch Plate Travel Check in the 4L60-E section of the Transmission Unit Repair Manual.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 2.8L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.5L

Change the AT fluid and filter.
Inspect for correct transmission fluid level.

Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .

Add new AT fluid as necessary.

Important: Performing the Service Procedure to Clear TAPS will clear all adapt cells. This may affect Transmission performance. The PCM will update the transmission adapt cell values as the vehicle is driven.

Use the Service Procedure that disconnects power to the PCM for approximately 30 minutes to clear TAPS.

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.8L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.

Did you complete the above procedure?

Go to Step 14

Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:

Select DTC.
Select Clear Info.
Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:

•	Drive the vehicle in D4, with the TCC ON, and a throttle position of 20-99%.

•	Ensure that the scan tool TCC Slip Speed is -20 to +50 RPM for at least 5 seconds.

Select Specific DTC.
Enter DTC P0894.

Has the test run and passed?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 2

With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info, and DTC Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Controls - 2.8L or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Controls - 3.5L

System OK