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U0146 Network · generic OBD-II

Lost Communication With Gateway 'A'

U0146 is a standard code covering network: communication between the car's control modules. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 11owner reports
  • 6car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2019–2025model years

Which cars get code U0146?

Every model whose owners mentioned U0146 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does U0146 show up?

By brand

  • Chevrolet7
  • GMC3
  • Ford1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Power Train5 (45.5%)
  2. Electrical System3 (27.3%)
  3. Service Brakes3 (27.3%)
  4. Engine2 (18.2%)
  5. Structure1 (9.1%)
  6. Suspension1 (9.1%)

Is there a recall for U0146?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Power Train) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to… NHTSA campaign 26V083000 · February 13, 2026 · Affected cars

2020 Chevrolet Silverado, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause… NHTSA campaign 24V797000 · October 24, 2024 · Affected cars

2020 Chevrolet Silverado, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. NHTSA campaign 24V330000 · May 11, 2024 · Affected cars

2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. NHTSA campaign 21V011000 · January 15, 2021 · Affected cars

2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving. NHTSA campaign 20V650000 · October 22, 2020 · Affected cars

2020 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Power Train: Automatic Transmission Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts. NHTSA campaign 20V550000 · September 10, 2020 · Affected cars

2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw U0146?

10 of the 11 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

…Diagnostic codes reported: B1A68 (0x76), U0101, U0102, U0131, U0140, U0146, U0151, U0155, U0265, U0422, U160F, U1610, U1611. I am concerned that replacing the front camera may not correct the actual cause of the missing guide lines, particularly given the multiple communication faults. This could involve the camera system, software, calibration, CAN communication network, or another component. I am requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this complaint as a potential safety-related defect affecting the camera/guide-line system on 2022 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. I believe the loss of the factory guide lines is a safety concern and could affect a driver's ability to safely judge the…
2022 Chevrolet SilveradoLane Departure, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11769860 · Oct 8, 2026
…The dealership provided a diagnostic trouble code report showing active codes: C2A07 Engine Control Module Indicated Torque Signal Malfunction; U0101 Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module; U0131 Lost Communication with Power Steering Control Module; U0140 Lost Communication with Body Control Module; U0146 Lost Communication with Central Gateway Module; U160F Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module 1 on CAN Bus 1; U1611 Lost Communication with Engine Control Module on CAN Bus 2; and U3003 Battery Voltage Circuit Voltage Below Threshold. The vehicle had approximately 22,000 miles at the time of the incident. The failure has not been repaired at the time of this…
2025 GMC SierraPower Train, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11746696 · Jun 26, 2026
…The diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: U0073, P0700, P25A2, U0101,U0129,U0146, U18D5, U18D7, U2413, U0073-00, U0100-00, U0140-00, U0151-00, U026A-00, U0420-00 and U0100. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and several cases were filed. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be scheduled to be towed to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
2023 Chevrolet MalibuPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11758173 · Aug 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. Additionally, the windshield wipers were inoperable. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a loss of communication with the control module, steering, gateway module, engine, body control module, and brakes. The dealer retrieved DTC codes: U0101, U0131, U0146, U152B, U160F, and U1561. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was…
2023 Chevrolet SuburbanEngine, Visibility/Wiper, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11546032 · Sep 22, 2023
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN…
2020 Ford EscapePower Train, Electrical System, StructureNHTSA complaint 11330875 · Jun 25, 2020
check engine light came on and is currently pulling the following codes. P25A2 U0146 U0101 U0100 MIL Status- off Freeze frame DTC- u0146 I had an oil change done by Hare Chevy in Noblesville 2 weeks ago, never an issue with my truck until after I left the dealership. Stanley Chevy in Mccordsville looked at it this morning and said they have to order a bunch of parts for it, including new leaf springs for a truck that is less than 2 years old…never have heard of such a thing.
2019 Chevrolet SilveradoSuspension, Electrical System, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11423686 · Jul 6, 2021
My GMC sierra AT4 with the 3.0L Duramax Diesel, has 1,500 miles on it, when the engine failed. I was traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] , towing a trailer, when the check engine light came, and the truck entered reduced power mode. It immediately slowed the truck without warning - which made for a very dangerous situation for all of the vehicles behind me and for my vehicle. After getting the vehicle and trailer to a dealer, disconnecting the trailer, and then getting the truck in the shop, the dealer defined the OBDII code as being P06DD - Engine oil pressure control solenoid valve stuck off. U0146 - Lost communication with central gateway module, and U1605 - Lost communication with side…
2025 GMC SierraEngineNHTSA complaint 11738058 · May 15, 2026
…COULD BEE SOME THING WITH THE 4X4 ENGINE FOR A SECOND MAKING THE TIRES LOCK ALSO 2ND 05/03/2020 IS THIS HAPPENED ONCE MY CAR HAD 1231 MILES ON IT AND THREW THESE CODES, P25A2, U0146, U0100, U0101, P25A2, U0146, U0100, U0101 THREW 8 CODES WHEN MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF, IT SHUT OFF A HOUR LATER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2019 Chevrolet SilveradoPower Train, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11326382 · May 28, 2020
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rough idle code, and that the thermostat coolant housing had failed. The contact was provided DTC codes: B1A76 with failure Code 0X15 (pending), P05D, U0075, U0101, U0146, U020C, U0265, U1614, and U1616, and the codes were active. The vehicle was repaired. The contact picked up the vehicle from the dealer after hours, and when the contact started the vehicle, the abnormal knocking sound was still coming from the engine. No warning lights were…
2025 GMC SierraEngine And Engine Cooling, VisibilityNHTSA complaint 11709368 · Jan 7, 2026
AFTER HAVING FOG LIGHTS PROGRAMED AT THE DEALER, LOST BRAKE ASSIST ON THE WAY HOME AT LAST LEFT TURN AND TRUCK TOOK LONGER TO STOP BEFORE THE TURN THEN NORMAL ON A CITY STREET SPEED ABOUT 45MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CHECKED CODES AT HOME FOUND 4, P25A2 BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE REQUESTED MIL ILLUMINATION U0101 LOST COMM WITH TCM, U0100 LOST COMM WITH ECM/PCM AND U0146 LOST COMM WITH GATEWAY A. TOOK TO GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS FOUND AND CODES WERE CLEARED.
2020 Chevrolet SilveradoService BrakesNHTSA complaint 11297440 · Jan 6, 2020

U0146: questions drivers ask

What does code U0146 mean?

U0146 is a generic OBD-II network code. Its standard definition is "Lost Communication With Gateway 'A'". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 6 car models.

Which cars get code U0146 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, U0146 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Silverado (5), GMC Sierra (3), Chevrolet Silverado LD (2), across 6 models and model years 2019 to 2025. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code U0146?

No NHTSA recall text names U0146 directly. 6 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Power Train); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows U0146?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of U0146. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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