Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 GMC Yukon, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Engine braking.
This DTC may set during off road driving in sand or hilly terrain.
DTC C0161 5A can set if the brake is applied while accelerating.
The electric trailer brake is applied without the brake pedal being applied.
Anything that may cause the vehicle to decelerate without the brake pedal being applied.
Inform the customer that this DTC will set if the brake is applied for 60 seconds while at speeds greater than 21 km/h (13 MPH), such as a two footed driving.