C0561Manufacturer-specific code

C0561 Code: System Disabled Information Stored

The C0561 code means the ABS module disabled the traction control or the stability control because of a fault recorded in another module. It is an informational code, not a fault on its own.

Severity
Low
Can I keep driving?
Yes, but with caution
Estimated cost
$0 to $1,000
Difficulty
Medium
System
Chassis, Brakes and Suspension
Applies to
Depends on the manufacturer

Updated Reviewed by Renzo Chacca

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What the C0561 code means

The ABS module (EBCM) controls the anti-lock brakes and, on most modern vehicles, traction control and stability control too. When it detects a fault, it disables those functions and turns on the ABS and stability warning lights. The normal brakes keep working.

The C0561 code does not point to a specific fault. It reports that the system was disabled because another code is active (often in the engine, the steering or the angle sensor). Read the codes of all the modules and repair the one that caused the shutdown.

Important: many C and B codes are not generic. The definition on this page is the most widespread one, used by General Motors and most generic scan tools, but on other makes the same number can mean something else. Always confirm the code text with a scan tool that reads the right module (ABS, body or airbag).

Think of the C0561 code as a notice: the stability system was switched off on purpose because another system told it about a fault. Check the complete code history, since the one that appeared just before is usually the origin.

C0561 code symptoms

  • Traction control or stability control warning lights on.

Likely causes of the C0561 code

  1. Codes in other modules. The engine, the steering or the steering wheel angle sensor.

How to diagnose the C0561 code step by step

  1. Read the codes from all the modules.

How to fix the C0561 code

  • Repair the code that started it.
  • Clear the codes.

Technical reference data

  • Informational code.
  • These values are approximate. Check the manufacturer data for your vehicle.

Brand-specific notes

Do not spend money on the ABS module for this code alone. The repair is almost always in the module that reported the original fault.

C0561 on GM

This code is common on GM vehicles alongside engine codes or steering angle sensor codes.

Frequently asked questions about C0561

What does the C0561 code mean?
It means the system was disabled because of another fault.
Where is the fault?
In another module.
Can I drive with a C0561 code?
Yes, with caution, since the traction or stability control is off.
How much does it cost to fix C0561?
It depends on the original fault, from $0 up to about $1,000.
Will a C0561 code clear itself?
It goes away once the original fault is repaired and the codes are cleared. Until then it stays stored.

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