Which cars report code U0164?

Code U0164 is named in 9 US owner complaints. Models: 8, model years 2006–2023. Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chrysler SRT8.

U0164 code: Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module

Q: What does code U0164 mean?

Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module. How to read U0164: 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 164 identify the specific fault.

Code U0164 is named in 9 US owner complaints. Models: 8, model years 2006–2023.

What the code means

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

How to read U0164: 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 164 identify the specific fault.

Codes for body, door, climate, instrument cluster and infotainment modules. On a damaged car they often point to wiring or a connector damaged in the impact zone, or to water inside.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 9
Models: 8
Model years: 2006–2023

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (8). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Jeep Cherokee	2015, 2017	2
Chevrolet Cruze	2016	1
Chevrolet Malibu	2020	1
Chevrolet Silverado 2500	2018	1
Chrysler SRT8	2006	1
Ford F-150	2020	1
KIA Niro	2023	1
KIA Sorento	2022	1

Components named together with the code

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

Electrical system 7
Powertrain 5
Engine 3
Fuel/propulsion system 3
Service brakes 2
Electronic stability control 1
Forward collision avoidance 1
Parking brake 1

Complaints by model year

2006 1
2015 1
2016 1
2017 1
2018 1
2020 2
2022 1
2023 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

Check wiring and connectors in the impact zone and signs of water inside.

What owners report

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

This creates risk from loss of all electronic safety assists in traffic and from the vehicle failing to start when needed. Stored codes show lost CAN communication among multiple modules: U0101, C1611, C1693, U0111, U0164, U0293, U042B, U1341. Confirmed by two Kia dealerships over five warranty visits.
KIA Niro 2023 · 2026-09
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
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Hold feature activated, and the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and DTCs U0164, U0123, U01B0, and U1131 were retrieved.
KIA Sorento 2022 · 2026-08

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.