Conditions for Setting the DTC: P0816
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The TCM detects a Stuck ON downshift switch for 3 seconds in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or D and for 600 seconds in PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or D.