AI DamageU0073 code: Control Module Communication Bus A Off
Code U0073 is named in 35 US owner complaints. Models: 17, model years 2006–2024.
What the code means
Control Module Communication Bus A Off. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).
How to read U0073: the letter U means network communication between modules; the second digit 0 marks a generic SAE code shared by all makes; the last three characters 073 identify the specific fault.
Lost communication codes (U0xxx) mean one module cannot hear another on the data bus. The cause can be the module itself, its power or ground, or a damaged wiring harness. After a crash this is a typical trace: the impact tears wiring in the rail, fender or rocker and modules drop off the network.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 35
- Models
- 17
- Model years
- 2006–2024
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (17). Years link to the model year problems page.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 2007, 2009, 2018 | 6 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2018, 2020, 2023 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2008, 2011, 2014 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2010, 2024 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006, 2008 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008, 2011 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2017, 2020 | 2 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2023 | 2 |
| Buick Encore | 2015 | 1 |
| Buick Regal | 2013 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2016 | 1 |
| Ford Focus | 2015 | 1 |
| Pontiac Torrent | 2007 | 1 |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013 | 1 |
| Toyota Prius | 2012 | 1 |
Components named together with the code
Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).
Complaints by model year
What to do if an auction car has this code
- Check wiring harnesses in the impact zone: rail, fender, rocker, pillar.
- Check the battery and grounds: low voltage triggers false lost communication codes.
- Budget a network scan: a missing module may be intact while its wiring is damaged.
What owners report
Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.
*What component failed:* Brake System Control Module / Brake System Control Module communication. DTCs U0073 (Control Module Communication Bus A Off), U1610, U053B â Permanent codes. Vehicle has been at dealer 4 times for same brake system failure since purchase at 26,000 miles, now 31,290 miles.
The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where the portable diagnostic tester was attached to the vehicle. The diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: U0073, P0700, P25A2, U0101,U0129,U0146, U18D5, U18D7, U2413, U0073-00, U0100-00, U0140-00, U0151-00, U026A-00, U0420-00 and U0100.
EPS electronic power steering fault codes creating safety critical steering concern. CAN bus communication fault U0073 affecting multiple vehicle safety systems simultaneously. CVT transmission fluid critically low at 1 to 2 quarts.
Related codes
- U3000Control Module
- U0140Lost Communication With Body Control Module
- U3003Battery Voltage
- U0001High Speed CAN Communication Bus
- U0422Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module
- U0002High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
- U0146Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway…
- U0141Lost Communication With Body Control Module A
- U3006Control Module Input Power A Circuit/Open
- U0010Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus
- U0029Vehicle Communication Bus A Performance
- U3001Control Module Improper Shutdown Performance
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.