OBD-II DTC · SAE J2012
P0860
Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit
What P0860 means
P0860 is a standard SAE J2012 powertrain diagnostic trouble code with the defined meaning: Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit. This is the OEM-agnostic definition; specific manufacturer interpretation may add detail (subsystem, bank, sensor location) but the core meaning is consistent across all OBD-II compliant vehicles since 1996.
Can this code be suppressed via ECU tuning?
Whether this code is safe to suppress depends on the underlying cause. Diagnose first, suppress only after confirming the mechanical issue is benign or rectified.