Network, generic

U053C Invalid Data Received From Image Processing Module B

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

U053C is documented by GM on cars with Super Cruise. On the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq it could set at start-up and remain current for as long as half an hour, keeping Super Cruise unavailable; an ignition cycle cleared it in some cases only (PIC6500). Revision PIC6500A widened the list of codes stored by that module and told technicians not to replace the controller, and PIC6500B closed the case in 2024. For the 2026 range from Escalade and Tahoe to Lyriq, Vistiq and Sierra EV, PIC6607 through PIC6607B again state that a history U053C is unrelated to the real Super Cruise fault and must not lead to module replacement. Elsewhere module B is often a surround-view unit, as Ford's IPMB on Explorer and Aviator. Lost communication is U023B.

Likely causes

Software behaviour at start-up between the image processing modules (GM Super Cruise)
Stored history code unrelated to the actual fault (GM PIC6607)
Fault in module B or its network connection

Symptoms

  • Super Cruise Unavailable message
  • Adaptive cruise or Service Driver Assist message
  • Surround view camera display faulty (other makes)

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€0–500
Time0.2–2 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

image processing module b

Related codes

U023BU053BU053DU0567

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