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Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC Description Perform Test
B0016 Right Front Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance Low (1)
B0017 Right Front Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Open (1)
B0018 Right Front Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Short To Ground Or Voltage Out Of Range (1)
B0022 Left Front Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance Low (1)
B0024 Left Front Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Short To Ground Or Voltage Out Of Range (1)
B0026 Left Front Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Open (1)
B0051 Deployment Commanded (1)
B0053 Deployment Commanded With Loop Malfunctions Present (1)
B1000 Body Control Module Malfunction DTC B1000 
B1001 Vehicle Option Configuration Error (2)
B1369 Ignition 0 Fault DTC B1369 
B1374 Ignition 1 Fault DTC B1374 
B1379 Ignition 3 Fault DTC B1379 
B1780 Audio System Theft Lock Enabled DTC B1780 
B2532 Front Foglight Relay Output Short To Ground Or Open DTC B2532 
B2533 Front Foglight Relay Output Short To Voltage DTC B2533 
B2558 Interior Light Control Output Short To Voltage DTC B2558 
B2575 Headlight Request/Feedback Mismatch DTC B2575 
B2577 Headlight Control Circuit Low DTC B2577 
B2578 Headlight Relay Output Short To Voltage DTC B2578 
B2585 Parking Light System Fault DTC B2585 
B2587 Parking Light Relay Output Short To Ground Or Open DTC B2587 
B2588 Parking Light Relay Output Short To Voltage DTC B2588 
B2600 Daytime Running Lights Error DTC B2600 
B2601 Daytime Running Lights Remain On Or Short To Ground DTC B2601 
B2602 Daytime Running Lights Relay Control Short To Ground DTC B2602 
B2603 Daytime Running Lights Relay Control Short To Voltage DTC B2603 
B2647 Ambient Light Sensor Circuit Low DTC B2647 
B2648 Ambient Light Sensor Circuit High DTC B2648 
B2752 Horn Relay Coil Circuit Low (3)
B2753 Horn Relay Coil Circuit High (3)
B2947 Security System Sensor Power Circuit Low (4)
B2948 Security System Sensor Power Circuit High (4)
B2957 Security System Sensor Data Circuit Low (4)
B2958 Security System Sensor Data Circuit High (4)
B2960 Security System Sensor Data Incorrect But Valid (4)
B2965 Key In Ignition Fault (3)
B3031 Security System Controller In Learn Mode (4)
B3033 Security System Indicates Tamper (4)
B3127 Left Front Door Only Unlock Circuit Low (5)
B3128 Left Front Door Only Unlock Circuit High (5)
B3132 All Door Unlock Circuit Low (5)
B3133 All Door Unlock Circuit High (5)
B3137 All Door Lock Circuit Low (5)
B3138 All Door Lock Circuit High (5)
B3267 Deck Lid Relay Output Short To Ground Or Open (5)
B3268 Deck Lid Relay Output Short To Voltage (5)
C0267 Low Brake Fluid (6)
C1214 Solenoid Valve Relay Contact Or Coil Circuit Open (6)
C1217 Pump Motor Shorted To Ground (6)
C1218 Pump Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage (6)
C1221-C1235 Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Is Zero (6)
C1236 Low System Supply Voltage (6)
C1237 High System Supply Voltage (6)
C1242 Or C1243 Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pump Motor Circuit Open (6)
C1254 Abnormal Shutdown Detected (6)
C1255 Or C1256 Electronic Brake Control Module Internal Malfunction (6)
C1261-C1268 Commanded State Of Driver And Actual State Of Control Circuit Does Not Match (6)
C1295 Brake Light Switch Circuit Open (6)
P0462 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (7)
P0463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Voltage (7)
P0480 Cooling Fan Relay No. 1 Control Circuit (8)
P0481 Cooling Fan Relay No. 2 Control Circuit (8)
P0530 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit (9)
P0560 System Voltage (8)
P0620 Generator Performance (8)
P1189 Engine Oil Pressure Switch Circuit (7)
P1546 A/C Relay Clutch Control Circuit (9)
P1554 Cruise Control Feedback Circuit (10)
P1585 Cruise Inhibit Output Circuit (10)
P1626 Fuel Enable Malfunction (4)
P1630 Vehicle Theft Deterrent Password Not Learned (4)
P1631 Incorrect Password Detected From Vehicle Theft Deterrent System (4)
P1632 Fuel Disable Password Sent To PCM From BCM (4)
PXXXX Powertrain Control Module Faults (8)
U1000 & U1255 Class 2 Communication Malfunction DTCS U1000 & U1255 
U1001-U1254 Loss Of XXX Communications DTCS U1001-U1254 
U1300 Class 2 Serial Data Link Low DTC U1300 
U1301 Class 2 Serial Data Link High DTC U1301 
U2000-U2007 Invalid Data Or Serial Peripheral Interface Serial Data In/Out Circuit Voltage Out Of Range DTCS U2000-U2007 
(1) For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(2) If DTC B1001 is set for audio system, perform DTC B1001: VEHICLE OPTION CONFIGURATION ERROR (RADIO)  . If DTC B1001 is set for BCM, perform DTC B1001: VEHICLE OPTION CONFIGURATION ERROR (BODY CONTROL MODULE)  .
(3) For horn system and ignition lock cylinder diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - MALIBU article.
(4) For security system diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - MALIBU article.
(5) For door lock and deck lid release diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see POWER DOOR LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - MALIBU article.
(6) For brake system diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
(7) For instrument cluster module diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - MALIBU article.
(8) For powertrain control module diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.1L & 3.4L "N" & "W" BODIES EXCEPT LUMINA article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(9) For heating ventilation air conditioning diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see appropriate MANUAL or AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING.
(10) For cruise control system diagnostic trouble code descriptions and testing procedures, see CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS - MALIBU article.
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