Hold button randomly coming on

Hey guys

I ve been looking around but couldn't find anything about the subject. Today on my way to work, the hold turned on for no reason, when i was slowing down on 3 occasions. The third one, was slowing down to stop in a intersection, and it was full of gravel and dirt, so my right tire skidded a bit. So i Took the car in, no codes, no check engine light, nothing... The mechanic used 2 scanners and even went on his computer, nothing! SO i went home. About 4 hours later, turn on the car, waited til it warmed up, and drove off. About 3 mins driving, light came on again. Nothing has fallen on it, nothing landed on it... Has anyone ever had this problem? Any clues to what it could be? What could it be?? Transmission problems? I admit, in 2 occasions i had shifted from reverse to drive, and stepped on the gas, the car made a snorting sound, and the second time, turned off on me.


thanks, hope everyone on the east coast is not wet or flooded in

From 2005 owners manual, applies up to 2008 at least:
"Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place while on a hill using only the accelerator may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), or the HOLD indicator light will turn on or flash. Have your vehicle fixed as soon as possible.

My owners manual thinks this is pretty serious! Have you ever changed the trans fluid? How long ago did you do your Tokyo-Drift-reverse-to-drive stunts?

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Originally Posted by RicochetRandy

From 2005 owners manual, applies up to 2008 at least:
"Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place while on a hill using only the accelerator may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), or the HOLD indicator light will turn on or flash. Have your vehicle fixed as soon as possible.

My owners manual thinks this is pretty serious! Have you ever changed the trans fluid? How long ago did you do your Tokyo-Drift-reverse-to-drive stunts?

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About a month ago I did that but it was backing out of my driveway. Slow as hell. I didnt spin the tire, it skidded. I took the car today over 200 miles round trip and nothing happened to it,

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Originally Posted by metroII

Hey guys

I ve been looking around but couldn't find anything about the subject. Today on my way to work, the hold turned on for no reason, when i was slowing down on 3 occasions. The third one, was slowing down to stop in a intersection, and it was full of gravel and dirt, so my right tire skidded a bit. So i Took the car in, no codes, no check engine light, nothing... The mechanic used 2 scanners and even went on his computer, nothing! SO i went home. About 4 hours later, turn on the car, waited til it warmed up, and drove off. About 3 mins driving, light came on again. Nothing has fallen on it, nothing landed on it... Has anyone ever had this problem? Any clues to what it could be? What could it be?? Transmission problems? I admit, in 2 occasions i had shifted from reverse to drive, and stepped on the gas, the car made a snorting sound, and the second time, turned off on me.


thanks, hope everyone on the east coast is not wet or flooded in

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Had to take car into dealer. They should be calling me tomorrow. No clue as to what it could be. Possibly switching cars soon...

Do keep us updated but I suspect they are going to find transmission codes given what you have described.

what is the "hold" light? I've never heard of it.

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Originally Posted by camopaint0707

what is the "hold" light? I've never heard of it.

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Hold Light when flashing indicates a transmission issue.

Hold mode itself is for automatic trans Aveos, but I believe it appears on other cars. It basically makes the transmission behave like a three speed manual, which is good for city driving.

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Originally Posted by metroII

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Had to take car into dealer. They should be calling me tomorrow. No clue as to what it could be. Possibly switching cars soon...

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Hello MetroII,

Any update with the dealership? Let me know if you need any further assistance with your concern, or if you have any feedback. Thanks!

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Originally Posted by Chevy Customer Svc

Hello MetroII,

Any update with the dealership? Let me know if you need any further assistance with your concern, or if you have any feedback. Thanks!

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Dear Patsy,

Well I got the car back. After almost 2 weeks. . . And it is still doing the same problem, if not worse. The car locked up on me, thankfully I was going into my moms garage at her house. The dealer told me, that the computer has no codes, no errors, nothing. Yet today 6 times the light came on, and steady on, not flashing. I am taking it back tomorrow. But I am decided I do not want to keep the car, even though I am paying for it.


Thank You for your concern, but I would like to speak to someone Live if possible...

before you get rid of it, try replacing the coil pack.

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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

before you get rid of it, try replacing the coil pack.

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Coil Pack?

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Originally Posted by metroII

Dear Patsy,

Well I got the car back. After almost 2 weeks. . . And it is still doing the same problem, if not worse. The car locked up on me, thankfully I was going into my moms garage at her house. The dealer told me, that the computer has no codes, no errors, nothing. Yet today 6 times the light came on, and steady on, not flashing. I am taking it back tomorrow. But I am decided I do not want to keep the car, even though I am paying for it.


Thank You for your concern, but I would like to speak to someone Live if possible...

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Hey there,

I am truly sorry for this. I would be happy to help if you wish. Please send me at private message with your VIN, current mileage and some contact information so I can provide personal assistance with you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Coil Pack?

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based on the simple explanation of what you say happened, the lack of codes, and a return to acting normal, a faulty coil pack is very likely.

if the transmission shifts through all the gears and is fine when the problem is not there, then it is most likely not a physical problem in the transmission. There are only a few things that the ECU cannot detect, a misfire is one of them. NO codes points to the coil pack. If the coil pack is faulty one of the things that can happen is it stops sending the rpm signal to the TCM and then the tcm does not know how to operate. Sometime it goes into "Safe" mode, other times it will go in and out of proper operation.

But loss of the signal from the coil pack will definitely turn on the hold light. For a $30 part. It is worth trying before giving up.

[QUOTE=Chevy Customer Svc;184288]Hey there,

I am truly sorry for this. I would be happy to help if you wish. Please send me at private message with your VIN, current mileage and some contact information so I can provide personal assistance with you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care[/QUOTE




Hi Ms. Patsy



just wanted to know if you might have a status update or any info please?? I have to return to the dealer Cabrera this Saturday morning, so just wanted to know what's going on??

thank you

Hey there,

I sent a PM your way for more information. Talk to you soon :).

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

based on the simple explanation of what you say happened, the lack of codes, and a return to acting normal, a faulty coil pack is very likely.

if the transmission shifts through all the gears and is fine when the problem is not there, then it is most likely not a physical problem in the transmission. There are only a few things that the ECU cannot detect, a misfire is one of them. NO codes points to the coil pack. If the coil pack is faulty one of the things that can happen is it stops sending the rpm signal to the TCM and then the tcm does not know how to operate. Sometime it goes into "Safe" mode, other times it will go in and out of proper operation.

But loss of the signal from the coil pack will definitely turn on the hold light. For a $30 part. It is worth trying before giving up.

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Let's see what the dealer says tomorrow. If anything I will post a update tomorrow while at the dealer. Thanks for all of your help guys!!!! Wish me luck!