Restore Your Truck’s Performance and Reliability
Is your trusty 1997 GM truck or van giving you headaches? If you’re dealing with frustrating starting issues, stalling, a persistent check engine light, or poor performance, a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is often the culprit. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a problem that keeps your workhorse off the road. We offer the definitive, hassle-free solution: a professionally programmed 1997 GM PCM 16229684, flashed specifically to your vehicle’s VIN, ensuring a perfect match and a simple installation process.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A faulty PCM can manifest in various ways, often leading to misdiagnosis and expensive, unnecessary repairs. If your vehicle is experiencing any of the following, this module is your solution:
- Complete no-start condition or intermittent starting
- Engine stalling unexpectedly while driving or at idle
- Rough or erratic engine idle
- Noticeable decrease in fuel economy
- Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminated with codes like P0601, P0604, or P0606
- Failure to communicate with diagnostic scan tools
- Harsh or incorrect transmission shifting
Instead of paying steep dealership prices for a new module and programming, our pre-programmed 1997 GM PCM 16229684 is ready to install right out of the box, getting you back on the road quickly and affordably.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Specific Programming: We flash the module with your vehicle’s exact VIN and the latest GM software updates. This ensures all systems—engine, transmission, and emissions—function exactly as the factory intended.
- ✔ True Plug-and-Play Installation: No extra trips to the dealer or mechanic for programming. Once you perform the simple security relearn procedure, you’re ready to go.
- ✔ Guaranteed Compatibility: This unit is a direct replacement for part number 16229684, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle’s wiring harness.
- ✔ Rigorously Inspected: Each module undergoes a thorough inspection and testing process to ensure it functions correctly, providing you with a reliable and long-lasting repair.
- ✔ Peace of Mind Protection: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
An Expert’s Note on VIN Programming
For these 1997 GM vehicles, the PCM is the central brain. It’s not a one-size-fits-all part. Your truck’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains critical data about its specific configuration—engine size, transmission type, gear ratios, and emissions equipment. Programming this 1997 GM PCM 16229684 with your VIN is essential. It ensures the fuel delivery is correct, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the engine operates at peak efficiency. Installing a non-programmed or incorrectly programmed module will lead to immediate running issues and can even damage other components. Our process guarantees the module is a perfect digital clone of your original, but with the benefit of the latest factory software updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to do any programming myself?
No. We handle all the programming before we ship the module to you. The only thing you may need to do is a simple security relearn procedure (often called VATS or Passlock relearn), which takes about 30 minutes and requires only your car key. We provide easy-to-follow instructions for this process.
Where do I provide my vehicle’s VIN?
After you complete your purchase, you can add your 17-digit VIN to the ‘notes’ section of your order. If you forget, we will contact you via email to request it before we program and ship your part.
What is the security relearn procedure?
It’s a simple process that syncs the new PCM with your vehicle’s anti-theft system. Typically, it involves turning the key to the ‘ON’ position for 10-15 minutes, then ‘OFF’ for 10 seconds, and repeating this cycle three times. This allows the components to recognize each other. Instructions are included.
Is this the correct part for my truck or van?
This module is compatible with the extensive list of 1997 GM models shown in the fitment chart. The best way to ensure compatibility is to match the part number 16229684 from your original module. If you’re unsure, feel free to contact us with your VIN, and we’ll be happy to verify the fitment for you.
How long does the programming and shipping process take?
Programming is typically completed within 1-2 business days after we receive your VIN. After that, the module is shipped out via your chosen shipping method. We work hard to get your vehicle back up and running as quickly as possible.