U0155 on Buick
Lost Communication with Instrument Cluster
U0155 on Buick vehicles indicates lost communication with instrument cluster. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Buick model — most commonly on Envision. This is a network communication code meaning a control module (usually the engine or body computer) has lost communication with the instrument cluster over the vehicle's data bus. Modern vehicles share information between modules over a network (such as CAN), and the cluster both displays data and relays messages. When messages from the cluster stop arriving, this code sets. You may see warning lights, dead or erratic gauges, missing displays, or other modules acting up. It usually points to wiring, power/ground, or the cluster itself rather than the engine. Typical repair costs on Buick range from $150 to $1,200, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of U0155
- •Faulty instrument cluster
- •Loss of power or ground to the cluster
- •Damaged or corroded CAN bus wiring
- •Loose or corroded connectors at the cluster
- •Blown fuse feeding the cluster
- •Short or open on the communication bus
- •A different failed module dragging down the bus
U0155 on Buick by Model
Buick Envision(1 issue)
- Instrument Cluster and Center Display Blackout While Driving2016-2020
A recurring Gen1 electrical failure: the instrument cluster, radio and shifter illumination go completely dark for 5-20 seconds while the vehicle is moving, then come back on their own. NHTSA reports for the 2017 describe the display going 'very dim and sometimes completely out' during reversing, which also kills the backup camera and the rear cross-traffic warnings. Some owners report the blackout coinciding with brake and steering anomalies, suggesting a shared power/ground or body control module fault rather than an isolated cluster defect. Reports span roughly 200 to 90,000 miles with a heavy cluster between 7,000 and 50,000.
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What does U0155 mean on Buick?▼
U0155 stands for "Lost Communication with Instrument Cluster." This is a network communication code meaning a control module (usually the engine or body computer) has lost communication with the instrument cluster over the vehicle's data bus. Modern vehicles share information between modules over a network (such as CAN), and the cluster both displays data and relays messages. When messages from the cluster stop arriving, this code sets. You may see warning lights, dead or erratic gauges, missing displays, or other modules acting up. It usually points to wiring, power/ground, or the cluster itself rather than the engine. On Buick specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes U0155 on Buick vehicles?▼
Common causes on Buick: Faulty instrument cluster, Loss of power or ground to the cluster, Damaged or corroded CAN bus wiring, Loose or corroded connectors at the cluster, Blown fuse feeding the cluster. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix U0155 on a Buick?▼
Repair costs on Buick range from $150 to $1,200, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Buick models have U0155 documented?▼
Au7o has documented U0155 on 1 Buick model: Envision.