Is Your Camaro Running Rough or Not Starting At All?
If your 2010-2011 Camaro with the 3.6L V6 engine is giving you headaches, you’re not alone. Over my 20+ years in the shop, I’ve seen countless vehicles with frustrating, hard-to-diagnose issues that all point back to one component: a failing Engine Control Module (ECM). This isn’t just a simple part; it’s the brain of your engine, and when it starts to malfunction, it can cause a cascade of problems that seem unrelated.
You might be experiencing symptoms like:
- ✔ A persistent Check Engine Light that won’t go away, even after replacing sensors.
- ✔ The engine cranks but refuses to start.
- ✔ Sudden stalling while driving or stopping at a light.
- ✔ Noticeably poor fuel economy and sluggish performance.
- ✔ A rough or erratic idle that makes the whole car shake.
- ✔ Communication error codes (U-codes) when a mechanic scans the vehicle.
- ✔ Internal processor fault codes (like P0601, P0606) that specifically condemn the module.
These issues often arise from years of exposure to intense heat cycles and engine vibration, which can cause microscopic cracks in solder joints and lead to internal component failure. The result is an unreliable vehicle that you can’t trust. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a safety concern.
A Real-World Story From The Shop
“A customer’s 2011 Camaro came in last week with these exact symptoms. The owner had already spent a small fortune replacing the throttle body and a couple of O2 sensors, but the car still stalled randomly and threw a half-dozen different codes. My diagnostic scanner couldn’t maintain a steady connection with the ECM. After confirming all power and ground circuits to the module were solid, I knew the ECM itself was the culprit. The internal processor was failing intermittently. We installed one of our pre-programmed modules, performed the security relearn, and the car has been running perfectly ever since. It’s a classic case I’ve diagnosed hundreds of times on these GM 3.6L platforms.”
The Direct-Fit, Programmed Solution
This is a genuine GM Engine Control Module, part number 12635019, that serves as a direct-fit replacement for your original unit. But this isn’t just an off-the-shelf part. We provide a crucial service that makes the replacement process significantly easier for you.
VIN Programming Included
Before we ship your ECM, we flash it with the absolute latest software updates directly from General Motors. How do we do it? You simply provide us with your vehicle’s 17-digit VIN during checkout. We use that VIN to load the precise calibration file for your Camaro’s specific configuration. This ensures optimal performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control, and often corrects drivability issues that were present even from the factory.
Important Note for Camaro & LaCrosse Owners
Vehicle security systems are complex. For the 2010-2011 Camaro and Buick LaCrosse, the immobilizer data is stored within the original ECM. To ensure a true plug-and-play experience where your key works without requiring expensive dealer tools, we have a simple, required process:
- Place your order for this ECM.
- We will contact you with instructions to ship your original, old ECM to our facility.
- Our technicians will expertly extract the unique immobilizer data from your old module.
- We then program that security data into your new ECM, along with the latest GM software updates.
- We ship your ready-to-install module back to you. This service makes the installation seamless, saving you a trip to the dealership and additional programming fees.
Guaranteed Compatibility
This module is a direct replacement for several part numbers. If your original ECM has any of the following numbers on its label, this part is the correct fit for you:
- ✔ 19300015
- ✔ 19300014
- ✔ 12617230
- ✔ 12636355
- ✔ 12635019
This part will fit these makes and models with these options:
This ECM is engineered for a wide range of GM vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine. Please verify your vehicle is on this list:
- ✔ ACADIA: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; behind fan shroud)
- ✔ ALLURE: 2010 (Electronic Control Module; LH engine compartment, 3.6L)
- ✔ CAMARO: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; 3.6L)
- ✔ CTS: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; RH front engine compartment, 3.6L)
- ✔ ENCLAVE: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; behind fan shroud)
- ✔ LACROSSE: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; LH engine compartment, 3.6L)
- ✔ OUTLOOK: 2010 (Electronic Control Module; behind fan shroud)
- ✔ STS: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; RH engine, 3.6L)
- ✔ TRAVERSE: 2010-2011 (Electronic Control Module; behind fan shroud)
Don’t let a faulty ECM keep your Camaro parked. Order this professionally programmed module and restore the performance and reliability you expect from your vehicle.