U0181
Lost Communication With Headlamp Leveling Control Module A
What it means
U0181 means Lost Communication With Headlamp Leveling Control Module A.
Where it lives
For U0181, start at the module the description names.
Check these first
- A dynamic headlamp leveling control module that has stopped communicating
- An open or short in the headlamp leveling control module harness
- A poor connection at the headlamp leveling control module connector
- A fault on the GMLAN serial data circuit
What to do next
- Read codes from the headlamp leveling control module on a scan tool
- Confirm the module powers up with the key on
- Inspect the module connector and serial data wiring
- Test the GMLAN serial data circuit for open and short faults
- Replace the headlamp leveling control module if it stays offline
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.