1-3 Clutch Releases
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the transmission is operating in Third gear when an electrical malfunction occurs, the normally closed shift solenoid 1 and the normally low pressure control solenoid 4 trim default to their normal states (OFF) and the 1-3 clutch is released. Refer to Drive Range - Fourth Gear for a complete discription of 1-3 clutch release.