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P0796 on CHEVROLET TAHOE

Pressure Control Solenoid C Performance/Stuck Off

NHTSA Reports
3
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2017, 2019
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P0796 Means on Your CHEVROLET TAHOE

P0796 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Pressure Control Solenoid C Performance/Stuck Off. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

3 CHEVROLET TAHOE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2017-2019. Most reports come from the 2017, 2019 model years. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (66.7% of reports).

Real CHEVROLET TAHOE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"About 3 weeks ago my vehicle began shuddering during acceleration only at low speeds, and I had an appointment to regularly scheduled maintenance next week and planned to have the dealer look at it during that appointment."

— 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 09/26/2022

"My wife was driving on the interstate through birmingham, al and my 2017 chevy tahoe lt lost power. the transmission had one instance of a hard shift during highway driving, then just failed."

— 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 04/21/2021

"1-*: Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF - Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent 2-*: Yes, The cars rear brakes suddenly locked and veered the car off the road. Check engine light came on and the car had trouble driving up my driveway."

— 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE owner · POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES · Filed 12/06/2024

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

2
'17
1
'19

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TAHOE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 66.7%
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES 33.3%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0796 mean on a CHEVROLET TAHOE? ▾
P0796 indicates: Pressure Control Solenoid C Performance/Stuck Off. This is a transmission code. 3 CHEVROLET TAHOE owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P0796 on CHEVROLET TAHOE? ▾
Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Service Brakes. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P0796 serious on my CHEVROLET TAHOE? ▾
Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TAHOE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my CHEVROLET TAHOE shows P0796? ▾
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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