Why This Happens
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am and 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If ignition switch is held between ACCESSORY and ON detent positions, it is possible to find a spot where Ignition 1 input will be lost. If this condition remains for over 5 seconds, PCM will interpret loss of that signal as a communication fault and set an appropriate DTC code.