AI DamageU0131 code: Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A
Code U0131 is named in 32 US owner complaints. Models: 19, model years 2007–2026.
What the code means
Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).
How to read U0131: 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 131 identify the specific fault.
Electric power steering, steering angle sensor and steering column codes. After a front wheel impact the steering angle sensor often needs calibration, and a bent rack or tie rod produces errors scanners describe as invalid data.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 32
- Models
- 19
- Model years
- 2007–2026
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (19). Years link to the model year problems page.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014, 2022, 2023, 2025 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2021, 2022, 2026 | 3 |
| Ford Explorer | 2013, 2016, 2017 | 3 |
| Ford Fusion | 2013, 2014, 2016 | 3 |
| Ford F-150 | 2016, 2020 | 2 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2014, 2020 | 2 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2022, 2023 | 2 |
| RAM 1500 | 2019, 2025 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2019 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2023 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2023 | 1 |
| Ford Escape | 2017 | 1 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | 2020 | 1 |
| Ford F-150 Hybrid | 2024 | 1 |
| Ford Fiesta | 2014 | 1 |
| Ford Maverick Hybrid | 2023 | 1 |
| GMC Hummer EV SUV | 2024 | 1 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2024 | 1 |
| Pontiac Torrent | 2007 | 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
- Compare steering wheel and wheel positions in photos: an off-center wheel with straight tires points to a bent tie rod or rack.
- After front suspension repair, budget steering angle sensor calibration and an alignment.
What owners report
Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.
POWER STEERING: Diagnostic code U0131 00 was found - Loss Communication with Power Steering Control Module. Dealer traced the fault to loose ground bolts G176 and G177 at the power steering control module. Technician was able to turn the bolts 1/4 to 1/2 turn to tighten them.
The dealer said I should not be concerned about the other codes. Diagnostic codes reported: B1A68 (0x76), U0101, U0102, U0131, U0140, U0146, U0151, U0155, U0265, U0422, U160F, U1610, U1611.
That must be a short somewhere. I spoke with Jordan at Dave Dennis CJDR in Dayton, OH, right away they said they checked it out, found old code U0131, cleared it, were not able to repeat the issue, and come get it.
Related codes
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.