C0610

  • Chassis
  • Generic (SAE)
SeveritySeverity level 2 of 5: Not urgent.

Not urgent

Unlikely to affect driveability. Worth resolving so the light does not mask a future fault.

Standard definition

Vehicle Communication Bus E (Chassis Bus)

This code is in our catalogue but has not yet been through editorial review, so the guidance below is limited to what our structured data supports. We publish deeper diagnostic content only after a code has been reviewed — here is why.

In plain English

Communication on the chassis CAN bus is lost or noisy. Multiple chassis modules may report consequential faults.

A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.

Can I keep driving?
Safe to drive
Unlikely to affect driveability. Worth resolving so the light does not mask a future fault.
Urgency
Not urgent
Will it pass emissions
Not affected
Check engine light
Varies
Symptoms you may notice
  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.

Likely causes
#CauseHow oftenComponent
1Bus wiring faultVery common
2Terminating resistor openCommon
3Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectlyOccasional

Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.

Components involved
  • CAN Bus
  • ABS Control Module
  • Eps Control Module
Sources
Definition
Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
Diagnostic guidance
Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
Review status
Awaiting review

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