U01BE on Chevrolet: How to Diagnose & Fix
Lost Communication with Drive Motor Disconnect Clutch Actuator
1 Chevrolet model · 1 documented issue · $150-$900 repair
U01BE on Chevrolet by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
GM released Bulletin #24-NA-273, 'Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC U01BE Set,' specifically for the 2024-2025 Corvette E-Ray. U01BE is a serial-data network communication code, and on the E-Ray the hybrid control network carries modules that no other Corvette has (battery energy control module, drive motor control module, front electric drive unit). The bulletin's fitment is limited to the E-Ray, so a shop diagnosing this code on an E-Ray should not fall back on generic C8 network diagnostics.
Common Symptoms
- Check Engine light (MIL) illuminated
- Network communication DTC U01BE stored
- Intermittent hybrid system or eAWD warnings
How to Fix
Have the dealer pull a full session log across all modules, not just the ECM, and apply Bulletin #24-NA-273 for the 2024-2025 E-Ray. Do not let a shop replace modules on a communication code before the bulletin's diagnostic sequence has been run - GM's published fix for these E-Ray-specific U-codes is typically a defined harness/connector or software remedy rather than parts replacement.
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U01BE code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does U01BE mean on a Chevrolet?
U01BE stands for "Lost Communication with Drive Motor Disconnect Clutch Actuator." A network communication code set when the controlling module stops receiving valid serial data messages from the M162 drive motor disconnect clutch actuator — the actuator mounted on the side of the front electric drive unit that engages and disengages the drive motor's differential to provide eAWD. GM's diagnosis for the 2024-2025 Corvette E-Ray is an internal microchip malfunction inside the actuator itself, and the published repair is to replace the M162 actuator (P/N 24052771) rather than to chase wiring or reprogram. On Chevrolet it is documented across 1 model: Corvette.
What are the most common causes of U01BE?
The most common causes of U01BE are: Internal microchip failure inside the M162 drive motor disconnect clutch actuator (GM's stated cause), Open, shorted or high-resistance serial data circuit to the actuator, Corroded or unseated actuator connector, Loss of ignition voltage or ground to the actuator. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix U01BE on a Chevrolet?
Published repair estimates on Chevrolet range from $150 to $900 depending on the model and root cause. If an issue mentions a recall or campaign, check your VIN with the manufacturer or NHTSA and confirm eligibility and coverage with a dealer.
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