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P0796 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Performance or Stuck off
P0796 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 17 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 17owner reports
- 8car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2013–2021model years
Which cars get code P0796?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0796 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Chevrolet Suburban
3 reportsChevrolet Tahoe
3 reportsChevrolet Malibu
1 reportChevrolet Trailblazer
1 reportGMC Acadia
1 reportGMC Yukon
1 reportGMC Yukon XL
1 reportWhere does P0796 show up?
By brand
- Chevrolet15
- GMC2
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0796?
The others concern the component owners file this code under (Power Train) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon…
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the…
2015 GMC Yukon. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit And Lines General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL…
2015 GMC Yukon. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
What happened when owners saw P0796?
10 of the 17 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The transmission failed while driving on a highway the transmission went into limp mode reducing speed down to 1st gear almost causing a wreck . Codes read p0700 and p0796 .after drawing transmission fluid it looked like water in there fluid but I found out it's glycol. There is a recall on my year make and model but not by my vin .
…I was able to turn around and slowly get it back home since I was not far, when I got home the check engine light came on I had my neighbor read the code and it said P0700 and P0796 they said to change the fluid and it would probably fix it so I took it to have the transmission oil changed and new filter put in and they told me then that I will need a new transmission because of all of the metal shavings that was in the oil and filter and on the magnet in the oil pan. There is no recall on this problem, I do not have that many miles on my car and have not driven that many miles to be having a transmission problem on my vehicle this is something out see on vehicles with 300k. miles on them. I…
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. There was a burning smell coming from the front engine. 3*: Unknown - Confrimed with a Mobile Mechanic - I have a photo of the diagnostic code. Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF 4*: Yes, inspected by a mobile mechanic. Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent -Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF 5*: Check Engine Light appeared after the rear brakes locked up. After the Check Engine light…
Transmission stopped cold still on the.freeway due to codes.These codes that read on the code reader were (P0796) pressure solenoid control performance and the other code(P0722) speed sensor,no signal .These 2codes are coming from the transmission.GM ISSUED a recall for 2013 Chevy Malibu engine stalling.7-10-2020 Chevy Malibu were flagged for electrical system power train..
As I was driving down the road the check engine light lit on and vehicle went into limp mode which didn’t let me accelerate over 20 miles an hour. This happened in a busy intersection after safely and cautiously moving to the right to avoid any traffic collisions we got it towed. The codes that came up were P0700 and P0796 Transmission failure due to a stuck solenoid. Chevy has Internal bulletin 20-NA-120 regarding these breakdowns. It’s a known problem and one that is dangerous to the public because these incidents can happen anywhere even on busy highways or freeways.
…Prior to the visit earlier today, it was recently tripped at P0796, Pressure Control Solenoid C stuck or closed. I was on the highway today with avg traffic going 75 MPH. I was unable to merge into traffic and almost got pushed off of the road as a result. The truck also slipped when travelling inclined over the walt whitman bridge in to Philadelphia. It resulted in a bridge closure for 45 minutes while I could get towed off of the bridge. Once i got to the service center, as always, but will not drive over 45 MPH unless its up to 4600 RPM, steadily. This has got to end. Please Help.
Transmission Code P0700 and P0796 ( pressure control) I was on the Interstate and my 2015 GMC YUKON SLT Engine locked up and shift down to 2nd gear. Causing other cars to almost hit me from behind and possibly causing an accident. I had to quickly veer off on the side of the road so that they wouldn’t hit the back of me. Immediately my engine light came on. Didn’t have this problem prior to the breakdown. Brought it to GMC dealership they told me my torque converter was bad along with Computer TCM and Valve body. They said I need a new transmission. My SUV have 132k miles. I called around at other transmission shops and they ALL said they are getting 3-4 GMC YUKONS in to fix a week and knew…
…when i got my truck towed home i ran a diagnostic which gave me the code P0796 pressure control soleniod c performance or stuck off. and P0700 transmission control system . i have seen so many youtube videos/ repair videos. of the solenoid pack failure torque converter failure . electrical failure for these trucks i dont understand why their is no recall .
I am wanting to report an issue with my 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, yesterday no January 23,2023 as we were driving on the highway my suburban suddenly stopped going into drive and the RPM's shot all the way up. We were going 65mph and were almost hit by an 18-wheeler that was behind us. We got to an exit and had to stop it scared our kids, the check engine light came on and were only able to drive 20 mph to make it home safely. We had the check engine light that came on checked and it came back with codes P0796 & P0700 we have looked it up and were not able to find a solution to these codes but i was able to find multiple people with the same issue and no solutions for them as well. Prior to…
…The trouble codes given were P0700 and P0796, both relating to transmission indicating a problem with it.
P0796: questions drivers ask
What does code P0796 mean?
P0796 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Performance or Stuck off". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 8 car models.
Which cars get code P0796 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0796 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Silverado (7), Chevrolet Suburban (3), Chevrolet Tahoe (3), across 8 models and model years 2013 to 2021. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0796?
No NHTSA recall text names P0796 directly. 4 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Power Train); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P0796?
Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.
How this page was made
CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0796. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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