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P0796 on CHEVROLET TAHOE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2017, 2019

What P0796 Means on Your CHEVROLET TAHOE

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

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0796 on CHEVROLET TAHOE

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
2
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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.

P0796 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026