U0131 — Lost communication with the power steering control module

Code U0131 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Lost communication with the power steering control module.

In our record, U0131 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Ford and GMC vehicles , against steering and engine failure patterns , across 2007–2023 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite U0131 across 7 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 U0131 7 patterns

2023 Chevrolet Suburban

engine — Catastrophic engine failure / seizure

2022 GMC Sierra

steering — Power Steering Loss / Control Module Failure

2021 Chevrolet Silverado

steering — Electric Power Steering Failure - Service ESC/Power Steering Warnings

2019 Chevrolet Colorado

steering — Power Steering Module Failure

2017 Ford Explorer

steering — Electric power steering system fault / loss of power steering assist

2017 Ford Escape

steering — Electric power steering system fault — sudden loss of steering assist

2007 Pontiac Torrent

steering — Electronic Power Steering Failure / Loss of Assist

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