Is Your 1998 Firebird or GM Vehicle Running Erratically?
If you’re dealing with a frustrating no-start condition, intermittent stalling, a persistent Check Engine Light, or harsh transmission shifting in your 1998 Pontiac Firebird, the root cause is often the very brain of the operation: the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). As a technician with over two decades of experience, I’ve seen these specific modules become a common failure point on many late-90s GM vehicles. The constant heat cycles under the hood and vibrations from the road eventually take their toll on the sensitive internal electronics.
A Real-World Diagnosis
“A customer’s 1998 Buick LeSabre came in last week with these exact symptoms. It would randomly stall at traffic lights and threw a dozen confusing, unrelated sensor codes. The owner had already replaced the crank sensor and a fuel injector with no success. After verifying power and ground to the PCM, we scoped the data lines and found intermittent signal dropouts. It was a classic case of internal PCM failure. We installed a VIN-programmed module just like this one, and the car has been running perfectly ever since. It’s a textbook fix I’ve performed hundreds of times on these 3.8L and 3.1L platforms.”
The Direct, Reliable Solution: A VIN-Programmed PCM
Don’t waste time and money chasing phantom sensor issues or paying for expensive dealership diagnostics. This Powertrain Control Module is the definitive solution to restore your vehicle’s performance and reliability. It’s not just a replacement part; it’s a fully prepared component that arrives at your door ready for installation.
The most critical part of this service is that we flash the module specifically for your car using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This process ensures:
- ✔ Perfect Compatibility: The software loaded onto the module is an exact match for your vehicle’s engine, transmission, and factory options.
- ✔ Latest GM Updates: We install the newest available software from General Motors, which often includes fixes for drivability issues, fuel economy improvements, and shifting refinements that weren’t available when your car was new.
- ✔ Plug-and-Play Installation: Because it’s pre-programmed, you avoid a mandatory and costly trip to the dealership for flashing. In most cases, you can install it yourself and get back on the road. A security relearn procedure may be required, which is a simple process you can do in your driveway.
Guaranteed Fitment for Your Vehicle
This PCM, identified by service number 09356741, is a direct replacement for a wide range of GM cars and vans from the 1998-1999 model years. Please verify your original part number or match your vehicle from the list below. This module is interchangeable with the following part numbers: 16236757, 9357034, 9357440, and 9366314.
Compatible Models:
This module is the correct fit for the following vehicles (please verify engine size or specific ID where noted):
- ✔ Alero (1999): 3.4L Engine
- ✔ Bonneville (1998)
- ✔ Camaro (1998): 3.8L (6-231) Engine
- ✔ Century (1998): 3.1L (6-191) Engine
- ✔ Cutlass (1998-1999)
- ✔ Eighty Eight (1998)
- ✔ Firebird (1998): 3.8L (6-231) Engine
- ✔ Grand Am (1998-1999): 3.1L or 3.4L Engine
- ✔ Grand Prix (1998)
- ✔ Intrigue (1998)
- ✔ LeSabre (1998): 3.8L (6-231) Engine
- ✔ Lumina Car (1998)
- ✔ Malibu (1998): 3.1L (6-191) Engine
- ✔ Monte Carlo (1998)
- ✔ Park Avenue (1998): 3.8L (6-231) Engine
- ✔ Regal (1998)
- ✔ Riviera (1998): 3.8L (6-231) Engine
- ✔ Silhouette (1998)
- ✔ Skylark (1998): 3.1L (6-191) Engine
- ✔ Trans Sport (1998)
- ✔ Venture (1998): 3.4L (6-207) Engine
Simple Ordering Process
After you complete your purchase, simply send us a message with your vehicle’s 17-digit VIN. Our technicians will use this information to program the module with the correct GM factory software. We handle the technical work so you can focus on the straightforward installation.