# Service bulletin 18\-045\-26

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11031450
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-04\-22
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-045\-26
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-04\-16
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): ● \*\*P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0301 \- Cylinder 1 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0302 \- Cylinder 2 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0303 \- Cylinder 3 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0304 \- Cylinder 4 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0305\-00 \- Cylinder 5 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\). ● P0306\-00 \- Cylinder 6 Misfire \(Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating\).\*\* ● P08A6 \- Gear Lever Position Sensor System \- Multiple Sensor Correlation. ● P152F \- Engine Hood Switch 2 / Engine Hood Switch 1 Correlation. ● P1129 \- Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved \- Bank 2 Upstream. ● P0152\-02 \- O2 Sensor 2/1 Circuit High. ● P0158\-02 \- O2 Sensor 2/2 Circuit High. ● P2504 \- Charging System Output High. ● P0563 \- Battery/System Voltage High. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● \*\*The vehicle has a rough idle. ● The engine has a miss. ● Noisy valvetrain. ● "Service Transmission" message in the Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\) due to clutch slip detection with the transfer case in neutral. NOTE: Some customers may experience wheel spin or traction loss. In these situations, the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) may interpret the event as excessive clutch slip. To prevent potential clutch damage, a message may be displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\).\*\* ● Clutch is overheating. ● Clutch is slipping on engagement. M18 FSAR\-TSB\-7161 \-2\- ● Inability to accelerate uphill. ● Vehicle does not start. ● Vehicle is stuck in limp\-home mode

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11031450-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0152, P0158, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0563, P08A6, P1129, P152F, P2504

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 JEEP GLADIATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [23V641000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V641000.md), 2023-09-18: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [2023089](/recalls/tc/2023089.md), 2023-02-23: Powertrain
- [23V116000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V116000.md), 2023-02-23: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S2621000004](/bulletins/11038329.md), 2026-10-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines \(850RE Transmission Only\)
- [113271](/bulletins/11035078.md), 2026-07-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. CORE – HEATER
- [113270](/bulletins/11035077.md), 2026-07-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. CORE – HEATER
- [S2609000009](/bulletins/11034345.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Check Engine Light \(CEL\) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\)
- [112842](/bulletins/11034335.md), 2026-07-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. BOLT \- HEX FLANGE HEAD
- [S2603000001](/bulletins/11029774.md), 2026-03-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. A suspected leak may be noticed on the front or rear axle pinion seal.
- [S2621000003](/bulletins/11029770.md), 2026-03-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75\-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.
- [9100749 Rev 1](/bulletins/11027741.md), 2026-01-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. We have observed that some JL/JT rear axle shafts are leaking oil. Replace axle shaft and seal together. Do not replace seal only. Keep original seal and axle shaft and send the parts as fast track.
- [S2509000009](/bulletins/11025028.md), 2025-11-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine Oil Leak
- [18\-087\-25](/bulletins/11024052.md), 2025-10-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\): ● P08A6 \- Gear Lever Position Sensor System \- Multiple Sensor Correlation. ● P152F \- Engine Hood Switch 2 / Engine Hood Switch 1 Correlation. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● Service Transmission message on in the Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\) due to clutch slip detection with the transfer case in neutral. ● Driver might experience some wheels are slipping This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

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