Restore Your Vehicle’s Brain and Get Back on the Road with Confidence
Is your truck or van suffering from baffling electrical issues, a persistent check engine light, or a no-start condition? A failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is often the culprit, acting like a confused brain for your engine and transmission. This replacement PCM is the definitive solution, arriving at your door fully programmed with the latest GM software updates specifically for your vehicle’s VIN. Forget expensive dealership visits and complex programming tools; this is a direct, plug-and-play fix designed to restore the reliable performance you depend on. Get your workhorse back to work with a properly functioning, VIN-matched Programmed 16263494 PCM.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
If you’re experiencing any of the following, a faulty PCM is the likely cause. This module is engineered to solve these exact problems:
- No-Start or Intermittent Starting: The engine cranks but refuses to fire up, or starts unreliably.
- Poor Engine Performance: Noticeable loss of power, rough idling, stalling, or hesitation during acceleration.
- Reduced Fuel Economy: A sudden and unexplained drop in your vehicle’s MPG.
- Harsh or Erratic Shifting: The transmission may shift hard, slip, or get stuck in one gear.
- Check Engine Light with PCM-related Codes: Often triggers Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) like P0601, P0605, or P0606.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for Your Vehicle: We flash the module with your specific VIN before shipping. This ensures it communicates perfectly with your vehicle’s systems right out of the box, eliminating the need for a costly trip to the dealer.
- ✔ Loaded with Latest GM Software: Your engine benefits from the most current factory updates, often improving idle quality, transmission shifting, and overall efficiency beyond its original state.
- ✔ Direct-Fit OE Replacement: Designed to match the original factory unit’s form and function, guaranteeing a hassle-free installation with no modifications required.
- ✔ Rigorously Inspected & Tested: Each module undergoes a thorough inspection and testing process to ensure it meets strict performance and reliability standards, giving you long-term peace of mind.
- ✔ Solves Frustrating Electrical Gremlins: By replacing the core processing unit, you eliminate a common source of hard-to-diagnose issues that can mimic other failing parts.
Pro-Tip from the Shop Floor: A failing PCM can send out bad data, making you think you have a faulty sensor or solenoid. I’ve seen customers spend hundreds replacing perfectly good O2 sensors, throttle position sensors, or transmission solenoids, only to find the root cause was the computer itself. By starting with a reliable, correctly Programmed 16263494 PCM, you’re not just replacing a part; you’re ensuring the entire diagnostic foundation of your vehicle is solid, saving you time, money, and immense frustration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I provide my Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
After you complete your purchase, you will receive instructions on how to send us your 17-digit VIN. We cannot ship your module until we receive this information, as the programming is essential for the part to function in your vehicle.
Is any additional programming required after installation?
In most cases, this is a plug-and-play installation. However, some GM vehicles of this era may require a simple security relearn procedure (often called Passlock or VATS) and/or a Crankshaft Variation Relearn (CASE). These procedures can typically be done without special tools and instructions are widely available online.
What does this part actually do?
The Powertrain Control Module, or PCM, is the main computer that controls your vehicle’s engine and transmission. It takes information from dozens of sensors to manage fuel injection, spark timing, transmission shifting, and emissions systems for optimal performance and efficiency.
Will this fix my check engine light?
If the check engine light is caused by an internal failure of the original PCM (like a P0601 code), then this part is the correct fix. It is crucial to have your vehicle properly diagnosed to ensure the problem is the module itself and not a separate sensor or wiring issue. This Programmed 16263494 PCM provides a solid foundation for your vehicle’s electronics.
Is this a genuine GM part?
This is a high-quality, direct-fit replacement for the original equipment module. It is professionally inspected and restored to meet or exceed factory specifications and is programmed using official GM software updates.