Restore Your GM’s Performance and Reliability
Is your 1996 GM vehicle running rough, shifting erratically, or refusing to start? A failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is often the culprit behind these frustrating and unpredictable issues. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a matter of reliability. Get your car back to its dependable self with this professionally programmed engine computer, designed to be a direct-fit solution for your vehicle.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
If you’re experiencing any of the following, a faulty PCM is the likely cause. This unit is the definitive solution to resolve issues such as:
- Check Engine Light (CEL) with various trouble codes
- Rough or unstable idling
- Poor fuel economy
- Harsh or incorrect transmission shifting
- Engine stalling or no-start conditions
- Failure to pass emissions testing
Instead of guessing with a used part from a junkyard, you’re getting a component tested and loaded with the latest vehicle-specific software from GM. This is the smart, reliable way to get your car running right again. This 1996 GM PCM 16211539 is the core of your vehicle’s engine management system, and ensuring it’s working perfectly is critical.
Features & Core Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Specific Programming: We flash the unit with your vehicle’s exact VIN, ensuring it communicates perfectly with your car’s systems right out of the box.
- ✔ Latest GM Updates: Your module arrives with the most recent software updates from General Motors, correcting old factory bugs and optimizing performance.
- ✔ Plug-and-Play Design: No complex dealer tools required for setup. Once installed, you will simply need to perform the security relearn procedure, getting you back on the road faster.
- ✔ Broad Compatibility: A single, reliable solution for a wide range of 1996 GM models including the Bonneville, LeSabre, Ninety Eight, Regal, and Lumina.
- ✔ Restored Drivability: Experience smoother shifting, a stable idle, and the responsive performance you remember.
- ✔ This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Mechanic’s Tip: Before replacing your PCM, always check your vehicle’s main battery connections and engine ground straps. A poor ground can mimic PCM failure by causing erratic voltage and strange behavior. Ensure these connections are clean, tight, and free of corrosion. A few minutes of prevention can save you hours of diagnostic headaches.
Ordering is simple. After purchase, just provide us with your vehicle’s VIN, and our technicians will handle the programming. We take the guesswork out of the repair, so you can install this 1996 GM PCM 16211539 with total confidence. This is the most effective way to solve complex electronic issues and restore the dependable operation of your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do you need from me?
After you place your order, we require your vehicle’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is essential for us to program the module with the correct software for your specific car and its options.
Is this part difficult to install?
The physical installation is straightforward for anyone with basic mechanical skills, typically involving disconnecting the battery and removing a few bolts and electrical connectors. After installation, a simple security relearn procedure (often called a CASE learn) is required, which can be done without special tools. Instructions are widely available online for this process.
Will this fix my transmission shifting problems?
In many 1990s GM vehicles, the PCM controls both engine and transmission functions. If your shifting problems are caused by faulty electronic signals or a bad computer, this programmed 1996 GM PCM 16211539 is designed to correct those issues and restore proper transmission behavior.
How do I know if this part number is correct for my car?
This module, service number 16211539, is compatible with service numbers 88963800 and 16231853. Please check the extensive compatibility list on this page. As long as your vehicle’s year, make, and model are listed, we will program it correctly using your VIN.
How long does the programming and shipping process take?
Programming is typically completed within one business day after we receive your VIN. We then ship the unit out to you promptly, so you can get your vehicle repaired as quickly as possible.