Corroded, loose, or damaged wiring and connectors at the Information Center or at the receiving module; A failing Information Center module, often due to internal electronics or water intrusion; Low battery voltage or a weak charging system causing modules to reboot and send malformed data; A shorted or open controller area network (CAN) bus wire between the Information Center and the receiving module; Software or calibration mismatch after a module replacement or battery disconnect; Electromagnetic interference from aftermarket electronics wired near the communication bus; A poor ground connection shared by the Information Center and other modules on the same circuit

DTC codes / U04xx · Invalid data received from a module / U0458

U0458Invalid Data Received From Information Center B

Q: What does code U0458 mean?

Invalid Data Received From Information Center B. U0458 is a communication fault indicating that a control module received invalid or corrupted data from the Information Center, a display and interface module that often handles driver information, climate settings, and warning messages. The receiving module detected that the data frames from the Information Center did not match the expected format, checksum, or signal range, so it flagged the message as untrustworthy rather than acting on bad information.

U0458 is a communication fault indicating that a control module received invalid or corrupted data from the Information Center, a display and interface module that often handles driver information, climate settings, and warning messages. The receiving module detected that the data frames from the Information Center did not match the expected format, checksum, or signal range, so it flagged the message as untrustworthy rather than acting on bad information.

SystemNetwork

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaInvalid data received from a module

Symptoms you may notice

A warning light or message on the instrument cluster, often the check engine light or a communication fault icon
The information center display may be blank, flickering, or showing garbled or incomplete text
Some steering wheel buttons, climate controls, or menu functions may stop responding or behave erratically
Intermittent operation of warning chimes, trip computer data, or driver information pages
Often no symptoms besides the warning light, especially if the fault is intermittent and the module recovers quickly
Other unrelated modules may log communication codes if the information center shares a bus segment with them

Common causes, most likely first

Corroded, loose, or damaged wiring and connectors at the Information Center or at the receiving module
A failing Information Center module, often due to internal electronics or water intrusion
Low battery voltage or a weak charging system causing modules to reboot and send malformed data
A shorted or open controller area network (CAN) bus wire between the Information Center and the receiving module
Software or calibration mismatch after a module replacement or battery disconnect
Electromagnetic interference from aftermarket electronics wired near the communication bus
A poor ground connection shared by the Information Center and other modules on the same circuit

How to diagnose and fix it

Verify battery voltage and charging system output, as low voltage is a common cause of communication faults
Inspect the Information Center connectors and wiring for corrosion, loose pins, or chafed insulation
Check the ground points for the Information Center and the receiving module for tightness and cleanliness
Use a scan tool to read live data and confirm whether the Information Center is communicating at all
Perform a wiggle test on the wiring harness while watching live data to expose intermittent connection faults
If wiring and power are good, substitute a known-good Information Center or reflash the module with the latest calibration
Clear the code and road test to confirm the repair, then recheck for any stored or pending codes

Why the Information Center sends bad data

A weak or failing battery is a frequent culprit because modules that brown out during cranking can send corrupted frames that set U0458 without any permanent hardware fault.
Aftermarket accessories tapped into the CAN bus or power circuits near the Information Center often introduce noise that the receiving module interprets as invalid data.
The code does not always mean the Information Center is defective; a poor ground shared with other modules can pull signal levels out of range and trigger the same fault.
Some vehicles require a module configuration or calibration procedure after battery replacement, and skipping it can leave the Information Center sending data the receiving module rejects.
Intermittent U0458 codes that clear on their own are often caused by a connector that is not fully seated rather than by a failed module.

Can I keep driving with U0458?

The vehicle is generally safe to drive because the fault affects information display and convenience features rather than engine or brake control, but avoid long trips until the cause is found. If the warning light is accompanied by multiple communication codes or drivability symptoms, have the vehicle inspected promptly.

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