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Communication Network

COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Source Action
U0002 High Speed CAN  Communication Bus Performance Instrument Cluster (IC) The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present since the module is currently communicating with the scan tool reporting this DTC. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0010:88 Medium Speed CAN  Communication Bus: Bus Off ABS module The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present since the module is currently communicating with the scan tool reporting this DTC. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0020 Medium Speed CAN  Communication Bus Performance IC  The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present since the module is currently communicating with the scan tool reporting this DTC. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0073 Control Module Communication Bus A Off ABS module The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present since the module is currently communicating with the scan tool reporting this DTC. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0074 Control Module Communication Bus B Off ABS module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM 4X4 control module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM ABS module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM Restraints Control Module (RCM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM  /PCM "A": No Sub Type Information Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0102 Lost Communication With Transfer Case Control Module (4x4CM) ABS module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
U0102 Lost Communication With Transfer Case Control Module (4x4CM) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
U0121 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module 4X4 control module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
U0121 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) Audio Control Module (ACM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) Driver Seat Module (DSM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ) Rear Entertainment Module (RETM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ): No Sub Type Information ACM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ): No Sub Type Information Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ): No Sub Type Information Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ): Missing Message HVAC module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM  ): Missing Message Parking Aid Module (PAM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
U0151 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
U0151 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module OCSM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
U0151:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0154 Lost Communication With Restraints Occupant Classification System Module (OCS  ) RCM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
U0154:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Occupant Classification System Module (OCS  ): No Sub Type Information IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module 4X4 control module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module ABS module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module ACM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module DSM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module FDIM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module LTM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC  ) Control Module SJB  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: No Sub Type Information ACM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: No Sub Type Information Audio DSP  module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155:87 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: Missing Message HVAC module CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0155:87 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: Missing Message PAM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
U0159 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM  ) ACM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST P .
U0159 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM  ) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST P .
U0159:00 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM  ): No Sub Type Information ACM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST P .
U0163:87 Lost Communication With Navigation Control Module: Missing Message HVAC module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0164 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module (EATC  ) FCIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0164 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module (EATC  ) FDIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0164 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module (EATC  ) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST J .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM  ) APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM  ) FDIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM  ) RETM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0184:00 Lost Communication With Radio: No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0184:00 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM): No Sub Type Information Audio DSP  module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0184:00 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM  ): No Sub Type Information FCIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS  ) ACM  DISREGARD this DTC. This vehicle cannot be equipped with a SDARS  module.
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS  ) FDIM  DISREGARD this DTC. This vehicle cannot be equipped with a SDARS  module.
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS  ) RETM  DISREGARD this DTC. This vehicle cannot be equipped with a SDARS  module.
U0193:00 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS  ): No Sub Type Information ACM  DISREGARD this DTC. This vehicle cannot be equipped with a SDARS  module.
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) FDIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0196:00 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX): No Sub Type Information ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0196:00 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "A": No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0196:00 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX): No Sub Type Information Audio DSP  module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module ACM 
NOTE: This DTC refers to the APIM  , not the telephone control module.
REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module FDIM 
NOTE: This DTC refers to the APIM  , not the telephone control module.
REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0197:00 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module: No Sub Type Information ACM 
NOTE: This DTC refers to the APIM  , not the telephone control module.
REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0197:00 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module: No Sub Type Information Audio DSP  module
NOTE: This DTC refers to the APIM  , not the telephone control module.
REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0208 Lost Communication With Seat Control Module (DSM  ) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST O .
U0230 Lost Communication With Rear Gate Module (LTM  ) IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
U0238 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module "D" (DSP  ) ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0238 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module "D" (DSP  ) FDIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0238:00 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module "D": No Sub Type Information ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0253:00 Lost Communication With Accessory Protocol Interface Module: No Sub Type Information RCM  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST Q .
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0255:00 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0255:00 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module: No Sub Type Information ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0256:00 Lost Communication With Front Control Interface Module: No Sub Type Information ACM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0256:00 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module "A": No Sub Type Information APIM  REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0256:87 Lost Communication With Front Control Interface Module: Missing Message HVAC module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
U0294 Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Module IC  CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. If the DTC returns, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
U0401 Invalid Data Received from ECM  /PCM A 4X4 control module RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the PCM.
U0415 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module 4X4 control module RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the ABS module.
U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the SJB  .
U0423:00 Invalid Data Received From Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC  ) Control Module: No Sub Type Information APIM  RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the IPC  .
U0485:00 Invalid Data Received From Radio: No Sub Type Information APIM  RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the ACM  .
U2005:12 Vehicle Speed: Circuit Short To Battery ACM  DISREGARD this DTC. The vehicle does not utilize a hardwired Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) input.
U2013 Compass Module Is Not Responding IC  REFER to ELECTRONIC COMPASS .
U2023 Fault Received From External Node ABS module DTC U2023 is set when the ABS module receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node IC  DTC U2023 is set when the IC  receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node OCSM  DTC U2023 is set when the OCSM  receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node RCM  DTC U2023 is set when the RCM  receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES for a list of all DTCs.
U2471 Unexpected PRNDL State LTM  REFER to BODY CLOSURES .
U2472 Unexpected Ignition State IC  REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES .
U2472 Unexpected Ignition State LTM  REFER to BODY CLOSURES .
U2472 Unexpected Ignition State SJB  REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
U2473 Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS  ) LTM  REFER to BODY CLOSURES .
U2473 Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS  ) SJB  REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
U2510 CAN  - Invalid Data For Vehicle Security IC  REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
U2511 CAN  - Data Mis-Match (Receive Data Does Not Match Expected) IC  REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
U2515 Missing Message For Adaptive Cruise Control ABS module RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from other modules. REFER to SPEED CONTROL .
U3000:88 Control Module: Bus Off APIM  The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present since the module is currently communicating with the scan tool reporting this DTC. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.