P07BD code meaning
Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Powertrain system Generic code P07xx codes Check engine light
What P07BD means
With electronic gear selection the park position sensor/switch reports the park request or position. On GM's shift-by-wire selectors (2017 LaCrosse, XT4/XT5, Bolt EV, later SUVs and pickups) it is the P button, read by two redundant analog sensors A and B with separate 'released' and 'pressed' voltage zones. P07BD means sensor B's signal jumps or drops out intermittently. No manufacturer document available to us uses this code; GM covers intermittent P button problems as zone or correlation faults (P07BB, P07BE). A loose contact in the selector connector is the likely cause.
P07BD at a glance
- Check engine lightYes, usually on
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairAfter a drive cycle
Symptoms of P07BD
- Check engine light, 'service transmission' or 'unable to shift' message
- Park cannot be selected by button, or the car will not shift out of P
- P button illumination off
Common causes of P07BD
- Most likelyLoose contact in the selector connector or harness
- PossibleSensor with intermittent fault
- Less likelyOff-centre pressing or a hand resting on the button
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Park position sensorElectronic range selectorSensor wiringTransmission control module
What each part of P07BD means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 7 | Area: transmission. |
| BD | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P07BD and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P07BD
What does P07BD mean?
P07BD means "Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic". With electronic gear selection the park position sensor/switch reports the park request or position. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P07BD?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P07BD the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P07BD fail an emissions test?
P07BD is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P07BD to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P07BD clear itself after the repair?
After the repair the car has to complete a drive cycle (a mix of city and highway driving) before the test runs again. Until then the readiness monitor shows "not ready", which can fail an inspection.