B2960 code in owner complaints

Code B2960 is named in 14 US owner complaints. Models: 7, model years 2000–2007.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read B2960: the letter B means body (including airbags and belts); the second digit 2 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 960 identify the specific fault.

Codes for engine, transmission, transfer case and hybrid system modules. When valuing an auction car the key question is whether the fault is crash related (cut wiring, damaged radiator) or a known defect of the model.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 14
Models: 7
Model years: 2000–2007

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (7). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Saturn ION	2003, 2005, 2006	4
Isuzu I-370	2007	3
Chevrolet Impala	2002, 2003	2
Chevrolet Malibu	2002, 2003	2
Chevrolet Silverado	2000	1
Oldsmobile Alero	2001	1
Pontiac Grand Prix	2007	1

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Electrical system 12
Other 3
Engine 1
Engine and cooling 1

Complaints by model year

2000 1
2001 1
2002 2
2003 4
2005 1
2006 1
2007 4

What to do if an auction car has this code

Separate crash damage (wiring, radiator, mounts) from known model defects: see the model year problems page.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

Ignition will not turn over at times, and also will set off alarm when key is turned at times. Technician found code B2960, ignition pass lock sensor failing. Technician replaced lock cylinder and key, system operated as designed. But on december 17, 2
Chevrolet Malibu 2002 · 2014-07
6-10-14 no crank start ,had to reset security systems code B2960 and p1626c firestone [phone] store#026514 chicago,[ZIP] 6-19-14 was diving on lake shore dr got on off ramp and the car just cut off no power it did start back up but lucky it didn't happen went I was going fast.
Chevrolet Malibu 2003 · 2014-06
(#04-08-47-003: security light on, engine will not crank, diagnostic trouble codes B2958 and/or B2960 (repair poor terminal connections at body control module) - (aug 31, 2004)).
Chevrolet Impala 2003 · 2013-03

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.