P0826 — Up-and-down shift switch circuit

Code P0826 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Up-and-down shift switch circuit.

In our record, P0826 is reported most often on Chevrolet and Nissan vehicles , against powertrain and steering failure patterns , across 2005–2022 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0826 across 7 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0826 7 patterns

2022 Chevrolet Malibu

powertrain — Transmission Shift Fault—Delayed or No Response to Acceleration

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

powertrain — Transmission shuddering and harsh/delayed shifting

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Electrical power loss with steering lockup

2012 Nissan Altima

powertrain — Sudden loss of power / limp mode activation

2012 Nissan Juke

powertrain — CVT transmission loss of power / hesitation

2011 Nissan Altima

powertrain — CVT transmission failure with complete power loss

2005 Chevrolet Malibu

cruise control — Reduced engine power with stalling after throttle body replacement

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →