U0229low severityNetwork
Lost Communication With Heated Steering Wheel Module
on 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 65 kWh Single Motor FWD · FWD
What this code means
The vehicle lost communication with the heated steering wheel module. The steering wheel heater may stop working.
Symptoms
- Heated steering wheel inoperative
- Warning light or message
- No response from heat button
Common causes
- Faulty heated steering wheel module
- Wiring or connector fault
- Blown fuse or lost power/ground
- Damaged clockspring or bus wiring
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for communication codes
- Check module power and ground
- Inspect clockspring and connectors
- Test bus wiring continuity
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Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus