
Service Information
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD - 4WD |
Silverado 2500HD/3500HD Service Manual (13188072) |
Document ID: 2074197
Line Pressure Check

Special Tools
GE 21867 Pressure Gauge
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.
Warning: Keep the brakes applied at all times in order to prevent
unexpected vehicle motion. Personal injury may result if the
vehicle moves unexpectedly.
- Scan Tool»Install
- Start the engine.
- Inspect the transmission for the proper fluid level, refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.
- Use the scan tool to inspect for any active or stored diagnostic trouble codes.
- Inspect the manual linkage at the transmission for proper function.
- Turn the engine OFF.
Note: You may need to remove or disconnect components in order to gain access to the transmission line pressure test hole plug.
- Line Pressure Test Hole Plug»Remove
- GE 21867 pressure gauge (1)»Install
- Access the Scan Tool Transmission Output Controls for the Line PC Solenoid.
- Start the engine..
Note:
- In order to achieve accurate line pressure readings, the following procedure should be performed at least three times.
- The values displayed on the scan tool screen will not match the actual pressures indicated on the pressure gauge.
- The scan tool is capable of commanding 200–700 Kpa. The 800 Kpa in chart below is a reference value only.
- Control the Line PC Solenoid in PARK or NEUTRAL with the engine speed at approximately 1500 RPM and the TFT between 35–55°C (95–131°F). This protects the clutches from extreme high or low line pressures and ensures a consistent pump capacity.
- Use the scan tool to increase and decrease line pressure, allowing the pressure to stabilize between increments.
- Compare the pressure readings on the gauge with the table below.
- If the pressure readings on the gauge are erratic, or are more than 10% greater or less than the range specified in the table below, refer to Fluid Pressure High or Low.
- Turn the engine OFF.
- GE 21867 pressure gauge»Remove
- Line Pressure Test Hole Plug»Install and tighten11 N·m (97 lb in)
Line PressureScan tool Line PC Solenoid Commanded State (KPa) | Approximate line pressure shown on pressure gauge @ 1500 RPM |
|---|
Kpa | PSI |
|---|
None | 310–550 | 45–80 |
200 | 655–900 | 95–130 |
400 | 1100–1310 | 160–190 |
600 | 1520–1725 | 220–250 |
700 | 1723–1862 | 250–270 |
800 | 1860–2070 | 270–300 |