The Lemon IndexThe other computers in the car stopped hearing from the airbag (restraints) control module.
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
Wiring or connector fault on the data network. Then: power or ground problem at the airbag (restraints) control module; failed airbag (restraints) control module.
Owners named U0151 in 21 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Silverado.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name U0151, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
The details
What U0151 means
The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the airbag (restraints) control module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0151?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
48% of the owner complaints that name U0151 also say the car brakes or ABS act up. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of U0151
- Wiring or connector fault on the data network
- Power or ground problem at the airbag (restraints) control module
- Failed airbag (restraints) control module
- Weak battery
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Brakes or ABS act up: 48% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 48% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 19% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 10% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Related codes
U0155 U0159 U0146 U0141 U0140 U0164 U0170 U0131
Quick answers
What does U0151 mean?
Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module. The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the airbag (restraints) control module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0151?
Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.
What causes U0151?
Wiring or connector fault on the data network; Power or ground problem at the airbag (restraints) control module; Failed airbag (restraints) control module; Weak battery.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names U0151. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.