Restore Peak Performance to Your GM Vehicle
Is your Chevrolet S10, Cavalier, or Malibu suffering from an erratic idle, poor fuel economy, or a persistent Check Engine Light that just won’t go away? These are classic signs of a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the electronic brain of your engine. Don’t let a faulty computer keep you off the road. This professionally programmed engine control module is the direct, reliable solution to restore your vehicle’s performance and your driving confidence.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing PCM can cause a wide range of frustrating issues. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this module is the definitive fix:
- Persistent Check Engine Light: Especially for codes like P0601, P0602, or P0605 (Internal Control Module Errors).
- Engine Stalling or Hesitation: Unpredictable stalling at stops or hesitation when you accelerate.
- Rough Idle: An unstable or shaky idle that makes the car feel unwell.
- Reduced Fuel Economy: Your engine is no longer running efficiently, costing you more at the pump.
- Failed Emissions Test: Inability to pass smog or emissions inspections due to computer-related faults.
- No-Start Condition: The engine cranks over but refuses to start, often due to a lack of spark or fuel command from the PCM.
Our professionally programmed 16228016 PCM directly addresses these problems. We flash it with the latest GM software updates specifically for your vehicle’s VIN, ensuring it restores the precise factory commands for fuel delivery, ignition timing, and transmission operation. This isn’t just a replacement part; it’s a restoration of your vehicle’s core logic.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ Plug & Play Installation: This module arrives pre-programmed to your vehicle’s unique VIN. There is no need for an expensive trip to the dealership for programming.
- ✔ Latest GM Software: We load each unit with the most current calibrations from General Motors, which can resolve issues the original software didn’t.
- ✔ Guaranteed Electronic Match: Programming to your VIN ensures this 16228016 PCM is a perfect match for your vehicle’s specific options and systems.
- ✔ Direct-Fit Replacement: Engineered as a direct replacement for service numbers 16228016, 8162280160, and 16245305, ensuring a perfect physical and electrical fit.
- ✔ Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid the high costs and complexities of sourcing and programming a module through a dealership. This is a straightforward, budget-friendly repair.
- ✔ One-Year Replacement Coverage: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty, giving you confidence and security in your purchase.
From Our Tech Bench: A common mistake we see is mechanics and DIYers replacing multiple sensors—like the throttle position sensor or O2 sensors—trying to solve a persistent driveability problem. Often, the root cause is the PCM itself providing faulty data or commands. A failing computer can make good sensors look bad, leading to wasted time and money. Before you replace another part, consider the source. This 16228016 PCM is frequently the final, correct fix for a host of electronic gremlins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I provide my Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
After you complete your purchase, you will need to send us your 17-digit VIN. You can typically reply to your order confirmation email or use the contact form on our website. We cannot ship your order until we receive your VIN, as the programming is essential.
Will I need to do anything else after installing this PCM?
In many GM vehicles of this era, you may need to perform a security relearn procedure (often called Passlock or Passkey) and a Crankshaft Variation Relearn (CASE relearn). These procedures can typically be done without special tools and instructions are widely available online for your specific model.
Is this a new or used part?
Each unit is a genuine, quality-inspected component that has been professionally tested, cleared, and programmed by our expert technicians to meet or exceed all original factory specifications.
Will this fix my transmission shifting problems?
In many vehicles, the PCM also controls transmission functions like shift points and line pressure. If your shifting issues are caused by faulty electronic commands from the computer, this part is very likely to resolve them. However, it will not fix internal mechanical failures within the transmission.
Is this part difficult to install?
Installation is generally straightforward for someone with basic mechanical skills. It typically involves disconnecting the vehicle’s battery, unplugging the electrical connectors from the old PCM, unbolting it, and then installing the new one in the reverse order. Always disconnect the battery first!