# CAN data bus, ABS/TCM - torque request signal malfunction

Source: https://obdlens.com/codes/p1896/
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P1896

P1896 is described as “CAN data bus, ABS/TCM - torque request signal malfunction” in the GM reference. 

Some scan tools (for example GM and Ford dealer tools) display this code with a failure-type suffix, such as P1896-00 or P1896:00; the base code P1896 is the same.

Manufacturer reference family

## GM: P1896

enCAN data bus, ABS/TCM - torque request signal malfunction

Reference namespace: gm

Source revision: legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

## What should I check before using this definition?

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Source and applicabilityOBD Lens production library legacy-owner-2026-11-02-v84-evidence. This is a scoped technical reference, not a scan of your car. A catalog relationship does not certify that every ECU, year or engine returns the same signal or code definition.

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## What does P1896 mean?

CAN data bus, ABS/TCM - torque request signal malfunction. 1 reference families define this identifier: GM.

## Is P1896 a generic or manufacturer-specific code?

Check the reference scope shown above for this identifier.

## Can P1896 tell me which part has failed?

This entry does not identify a failed part by itself. Confirm the vehicle’s make, model, year and current manufacturer service information before choosing a repair.

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