Is Your GM Truck or Car Suddenly Unreliable?
If you’re dealing with a frustrating no-start condition, a persistent Check Engine Light, erratic transmission shifting, or poor engine performance in your 2000 Suburban 2500, the root cause is very often a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After two decades on the road, the original electronics inside these modules are reaching the end of their service life. I’ve personally seen this hundreds of times in my shop; it’s one of the most common issues for this generation of GM vehicles.
A Real-World Scenario from the Shop:
“A customer’s 2000 Silverado 1500 came in last week with these exact symptoms. It had an intermittent crank-no-start and was throwing a random misfire code that would move between cylinders. We checked fuel pressure, spark, and injectorsโall were fine. After connecting our GM Tech 2 scanner, we found it would intermittently lose communication with the PCM. On these trucks, the PCM is mounted under the battery, where it’s exposed to engine heat, vibration, and potential acid leaks. The internal circuit board had simply failed from years of thermal stress. Replacing the PCM with a correctly programmed unit solved all the issues instantly.”
The Brain of Your Vehicle, Restored.
The PCM is the central computer that controls everything from fuel injection and spark timing to transmission shift points and emissions equipment. When it fails, the symptoms can be confusing and wide-ranging. You might experience:
- โ Complete no-start or intermittent starting problems.
- โ A steady or flashing Check Engine Light with various trouble codes.
- โ Harsh or delayed transmission shifts.
- โ Poor fuel economy and a noticeable loss of power.
- โ Failure of one or more fuel injectors to fire.
- โ Inability for a scan tool to communicate with the module (U-codes).
The Simple, Professional Solution
Forget the hassle and expense of towing your vehicle to a dealership. This replacement Powertrain Control Module is the definitive solution. We take all the guesswork and complexity out of the process. When you order, simply provide us with your vehicle’s 17-digit VIN. Our technicians will then program the module with the very latest GM-certified software calibration specific to your vehicle. This ensures all factory drivability improvements and fixes are applied before it even ships.
This service provides a module that is ready for installation right out of the box. In most cases, you will only need to perform a simple security relearn procedure after installation, which can be done without any special tools. This is a critical step to sync the new PCM with your vehicle’s anti-theft system.
Guaranteed Compatibility
This module is a direct replacement for the following original equipment part numbers:
- โ 19109040
- โ 09354896
- โ 9354896
This part will fit these makes and models with these options:
CORVETTE 99-00
FIREBIRD 99-02 (5.7L)
SIERRA 1500 PICKUP 99-00 (8 cylinder)
SIERRA 2500 PICKUP 99-00
SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP 99-00 (8 cylinder)
SILVERADO 2500 PICKUP 99-00
SUBURBAN 1500 00
SUBURBAN 2500 00
TAHOE 00 (Silverado style)
YUKON 00 (exc. Denali)
YUKON XL 1500 00
YUKON XL 2500 00