What C0460 means
Steering angle signal is implausible compared with yaw rate, lateral acceleration and wheel speeds.
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Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
- Wheel alignment off after impact Possible
- Sensor drift Possible
How to diagnose C0460
- Read every stored code with an OBD-II scanner. If misfire or fuel trim codes are there too, fix those first: they often cause this one.
- Inspect the parts involved: steering angle sensor, yaw rate sensor, abs control module.
- Work through the causes above from most to least likely, cheapest checks first.
- Clear the code and drive a full drive cycle to confirm the repair held.
Vehicles that report C0460 most
| Vehicle | Years | Reports | Share | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2004–2020 | 4 | 51k | |
| Pontiac G6 | 2008–2009 | 3 | — |
Counts of owner complaints to the NHTSA that mention C0460 (12 in total), not failure rates: popular models get more complaints simply because more of them are on the road. Models with fewer than 3 complaints are left out.
Reading the code
- C
- Chassis
- 0
- Generic (SAE) code
- 460
- Specific fault
Questions drivers ask
Can I drive with code C0460?
Carefully, and only if the steering feels normal. Power steering assist may be reduced or switched off, which makes the wheel heavy. If steering is heavy or unpredictable, don't drive the car.
Often reported together
Codes that owners mention in the same NHTSA complaints as C0460. They can point to a shared cause, so it's worth checking them together.
This page is general information, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. Repair costs are rough estimates for parts and labor and vary by vehicle and region.