1-3 Clutch Releases
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Yukon, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2011 Cadillac Escalade. 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 description of 1-3 clutch release.