P0796 — Pressure control solenoid "C" stuck off (transmission)

Code P0796 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Pressure control solenoid "C" stuck off (transmission).

In our record, P0796 is reported most often on Chevrolet, GMC and Honda vehicles , against powertrain failure patterns , across 2010–2021 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0796 across 11 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 P0796 11 patterns

2021 Chevrolet Blazer

powertrain — Transmission Loss of Power/Neutral Condition

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

powertrain — Transmission failure — loss of power and engagement

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

powertrain — Complete transmission failure / loss of drive engagement

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

powertrain — Complete Transmission Failure with Internal Damage

2016 Honda Odyssey

powertrain — Transmission shudder, jerking, and hard shifting (1st-2nd gear, low-speed acceleration)

2015 GMC Yukon

powertrain — Transmission Jerking, Lurching, and Slipping

2015 GMC Acadia

powertrain — Transmission shudder, jerking, and harsh shifts

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

powertrain — Transmission Failure / Shifting Problems

2013 Chevrolet Silverado

powertrain — Transmission solenoid failure and limp mode

2011 GMC Terrain

powertrain — Engine stalling during operation

2010 Honda Accord

powertrain — Transmission slipping

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 →