The Lemon IndexThe manual shift (+/-) switch circuit has a fault.
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
Failed shift switch. Then: wiring fault.
Owners named P0826 in 8 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Malibu.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0826, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Transmission problems by year: Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Altima
The details
What P0826 means
The manual shift (+/-) switch circuit has a fault.
Can I drive with P0826?
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
25% of the owner complaints that name P0826 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0826
- Failed shift switch
- Wiring fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 25% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 25% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0826 most
Related codes
P0840 P0841 P0843 P0845 P0846 P0805 P0850 P0867
Quick answers
What does P0826 mean?
Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit. The manual shift (+/-) switch circuit has a fault.
Can I drive with P0826?
Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.
What causes P0826?
Failed shift switch; Wiring fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0826. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.