Which cars report code U0137?

Code U0137 is named in 4 US owner complaints. Models: 3, model years 2015–2020. Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, RAM 1500.

U0137 code: Lost Communication With Trailer Brake Control Module

Q: What does code U0137 mean?

Lost Communication With Trailer Brake Control Module. How to read U0137: 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 137 identify the specific fault.

Code U0137 is named in 4 US owner complaints. Models: 3, model years 2015–2020.

What the code means

Lost Communication With Trailer Brake Control Module. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).

How to read U0137: 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 137 identify the specific fault.

ABS/ESC codes: wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic unit and pump, brake booster, pressure and yaw sensors. A hit to a wheel or suspension often damages the wheel speed sensor or its wiring, so on a damaged car this code is a reason to inspect the hub, knuckle and control arms, not just swap the sensor.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 4
Models: 3
Model years: 2015–2020

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (3). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Ford F-150	2015, 2020	2
Chevrolet Silverado 2500	2017	1
RAM 1500	2019	1

Components named together with the code

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

Electrical system 3
Backover prevention 1
Electronic stability control 1
Lane departure 1
Powertrain 1

Complaints by model year

2015 1
2017 1
2019 1
2020 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

Inspect the wheel and suspension on the impact side: the wheel speed sensor is often damaged together with the hub or knuckle.
Check whether the ABS and ESC lights stay on after start-up.
After replacing sensors or the hydraulic unit, bleeding and scan tool adaptation may be required.

What owners report

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

While driving I will get a wrench symbol with a bunch of codes pop up U0121:00:28 U0131:00:28 U0137:00:28 U0164:00:28 U0199:00:28 U0200:00:28 U0212:00:28 U0252:00:28 U0256:00:28 U1012:00:28 P0557:00:28 P1935:00:68 P193E:00:28 I have also had it jerk while driving ( went down into first gear) while having no power to…
Ford F-150 2020 · 2026-08
Diagnostic tests found trouble codes starting with "U", which typically indicate a communication or control module fault within the vehicleâs network. The codes provided from the dealer are U0159, U0140, U0100, U0137, U0102, U10121, and U0101.
RAM 1500 2019 · 2025-05
U0137 Trailer Brake Control Module P1050 Reductant Level Sensor P11DB NOX SENOR 1 U0076 CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION POWERTRAIN SENSOR U101E LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH DEDUCTANT CONTROL MODULE U029D LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH NOX SENSOR 1 U029E LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH NOX SENSOR 2 U02A3 LOST COMMUNICTIONS WITH…
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017 · 2024-07

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.