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Cadillac U197E

In some cases, these DTC's will not be set. Cause This condition may be caused if the VIN

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Cadillac dealer or qualified service facility if the odometer displays zero or incorrect mileage, especially if U197E is current.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2023–2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles in the U.S., DTC U197E may be associated with an odometer displaying zero miles or incorrect mileage. GM bulletin PIT5851F states that the listed DTCs, including U197E, may not be set in every case.

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1. What does U197E mean?

For certain 2023–2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles in the U.S., DTC U197E may be associated with an odometer displaying zero miles or incorrect mileage. GM bulletin PIT5851F states that the listed DTCs, including U197E, may not be set in every case.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence identifies U197E in NHTSA-posted manufacturer communication PIT5851F. The bulletin describes a condition in which the odometer may show zero miles or incorrect mileage and may be accompanied by current U197E. The supplied evidence excerpt does not establish the complete cause, diagnostic criteria, or a repair procedure for U197E.

3. What system is affected?

Instrument-cluster odometer/mileage display is the only affected function established by the supplied evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Odometer may display zero miles.
  • Odometer may display incorrect mileage.
  • U197E may be current when the condition is present.
  • The condition may occur without the listed DTCs being set.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The source excerpt begins to state that the condition may be caused if the VIN, but the provided evidence does not include the remainder of that statement.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record the displayed odometer reading and any warning messages.
  • Have a Cadillac dealer or qualified service facility evaluate the vehicle if the odometer displays zero or incorrect mileage.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repair based on this code.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the odometer is displaying zero or an incorrect mileage value.
  2. Check for current U197E and the other DTCs identified in PIT5851F using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
  3. Review Cadillac/GM bulletin PIT5851F during diagnosis.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Cadillac dealer or qualified service facility if the odometer displays zero or incorrect mileage, especially if U197E is current.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify the odometer reading concern described in PIT5851F.
  • Scan for current DTC U197E.
  • Scan for the other DTCs listed in PIT5851F: U1973, U197F, U2A90, U2A91, and U1978.
  • Use PIT5851F as the manufacturer communication relevant to the condition.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied bulletin excerpt does not include the manufacturer repair resolution.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Cadillac/GM PIT5851F, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication PDF 11016674 on 2025-04-04. It applies, per supplied applicability data, to U.S. 2023–2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11016674, Cadillac/GM PIT5851F: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11016674-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does U197E mean for a Cadillac LYRIQ?

For the covered vehicles, verified evidence associates U197E with a condition where the odometer may display zero or incorrect mileage. The supplied evidence does not provide a complete code definition.

Will U197E always be stored when the odometer is wrong?

No. PIT5851F states that, in some cases, the listed DTCs will not be set.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

The supplied applicability data identifies U.S. 2023–2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles.

Can I continue driving or charging?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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