What does code P1613 mean?

Q: What does code P1613 mean?

Loss Of DIM Serial Data. P1613 on a GM vehicle means the Body Control Module (BCM) or another module on the serial data bus has lost communication with the Driver Information Module (DIM), which is the instrument cluster that displays mileage, warnings, and driver messages. The computer detected a missing or intermittent serial data message from the DIM over the class 2 or GMLAN data circuit, not a failure inside the DIM itself.

DTC codes / GM codes / P1613

P1613 · GMLoss Of DIM Serial Data

P1613 on a GM vehicle means the Body Control Module (BCM) or another module on the serial data bus has lost communication with the Driver Information Module (DIM), which is the instrument cluster that displays mileage, warnings, and driver messages. The computer detected a missing or intermittent serial data message from the DIM over the class 2 or GMLAN data circuit, not a failure inside the DIM itself.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGM specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaComputer and output circuits

Guidance is general and written for GM vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.