C0561 — standardised OBD-II chassis code

C0561 is a standardised (ISO/SAE) chassis code, so it means the same thing on any vehicle — but we have not yet written a plain-English definition for this one. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

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In our record, C0561 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Saturn and Buick vehicles , against powertrain and brakes failure patterns , across 2007–2013 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite C0561 across 9 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report C0561 9 patterns

2013 Buick Enclave

powertrain — Transmission Failure—Complete Loss of Gears

2013 Chevrolet Traverse

powertrain — Sudden loss of power / limp mode activation

2012 GMC Acadia

powertrain — Multiple electrical and control module failures

2011 Chevrolet Traverse

brakes — ABS/Traction Control System Malfunction with Brake Pedal Loss

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Intermittent electronic power steering loss

2009 Saturn Aura

steering — Electric Power Steering Assist (EPS) Loss—Sudden and Intermittent

2008 Saturn Outlook

electrical — Sunroof/roof water intrusion affecting electrical system

2007 Chevrolet Malibu

brakes — Brake failure and loss of braking capability

2007 Saturn Aura

electrical — Brake Lights Inverted/Malfunctioning

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →