NHTSA ID Number: 10185739
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5771
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the valve body on the 8L90 transmission setting DTC P0796 if no debris is found in the transmission fluid pan. If debris is found in the transmission fluid pan the technician is advised to repair the transmission as need and replace the valve body.
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Vehicles
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Bulletin No.: PIP5771
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Preliminary Information
PIP5771 2020 Chevrolet
Silverado GMC Sierra 8 Speed MQE P0796
Models
| Brand: | Model: | Model Years: | VIN: | Engine: | Transmissions: | |
| from | to | |||||
| Chevrolet |
Silverado 1500 | 2020 | All | All | All | MQC |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2020 | All | All | All | MQC |
| Involved Region or Country | North America |
| Condition | Customer may comment that the Check Engine Light has illuminated the transmission is not shifting properly is slipping or has default to only one gear. |
| Cause | The technician may discover that DTC P0796 Transmission Control Solenoid Valve 3 Stuck O has set. The DTC may be intermittent. |
Correction:
The transmission oil pan should be removed and inspected. If the pan is clean the control valve body should be replaced.
If there is evidence of failed clutch material the transmission should be removed inspected and a cost comparison should be completed to determine repair or replacement.
Any repair should include valve body replacement.
Version History
| Version | 1 |
| Modified | 12/17/2020 – Created. |
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Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5771
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- Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
- Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
- Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
- Backward compatible with previous DEXRON automatic transmission fluids and can be used as a much-improved replacement for older vehicles/transmissions originally using previous DEXRON fluids
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