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U053D Invalid Data Received From Image Processing Module C

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

No manufacturer text cites U053D. GM does show which unit occupies slot C: bulletin 21-NA-209 for the 2021 Escalade identifies U023C as the code for a silent K157 video processing module, where a software fault left the radio screen black with a crossed-out camera symbol until a fuse reset and reprogramming. The Lyriq bulletin PIC6500A also lists U023C among codes held by its camera processing unit. U053D is the counterpart for content errors: the video processing module keeps talking, but a receiver such as the camera controller or the display rejects its messages. Likely effects are camera views missing from the screen or assistance functions that depend on processed images becoming unavailable. Software updates are the usual first remedy, before hardware. A and B are U053B and U053C.

Likely causes

Software anomaly in the video/image processing module C
Module locked up, cleared by power reset (fuse) and reprogramming
Damaged video or network cable to module C

Symptoms

  • Black or missing camera image on the central display
  • Camera-based assistance functions unavailable

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€0–800
Time0.3–2.5 h

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

Parts involved

image processing module c

Related codes

U023CU053BU053CU0568

References: static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov.