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2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA

3.6L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0007high severityNetwork

High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low

on 2012 Chevrolet Impala 3.6L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The CAN Low wire voltage is lower than expected, indicating a short to ground.

Symptoms

  • Bus communication degraded
  • Multiple DTCs stored
  • Intermittent module dropouts

Common causes

  • CAN L shorted to ground
  • Damaged wiring insulation
  • Module fault pulling CAN L low
  • Water damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure CAN L voltage
  2. Isolate modules to find fault source
  3. Inspect wiring for ground contact
  4. Check for water intrusion

Repair notes

Repair the CAN L short to ground. Check for damaged wire insulation near metal brackets.

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