Get Your Savana Running Like New Again
Is your reliable GMC Savana suddenly stalling, shifting erratically, or refusing to start? A failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is often the culprit, leaving you stranded and costing you valuable time. This isn’t just an inconvenience; for a workhorse like the Savana, it’s a major problem. This replacement PCM is the definitive, hassle-free solution to get your van back on the road and running with factory precision. It arrives programmed to your vehicle’s specific VIN, ensuring a perfect match and eliminating the need for an expensive trip to the dealership.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues, a faulty engine computer is the likely cause. This pre-programmed module is designed to solve them permanently:
- Complete no-start condition or intermittent starting
- Engine stalling or cutting out while driving
- Harsh or unpredictable automatic transmission shifting
- Poor fuel economy and reduced engine power
- Check Engine Light with communication error codes (U-codes)
- Inaccurate or multiple sensor-related fault codes
By replacing your old unit with this correctly programmed 2001-2002 Savana 1500 PCM, you are restoring the very brain of your vehicle’s powertrain, ensuring all components work in harmony as the manufacturer intended.
Features & Benefits
- โ Plug & Drive Installation: Arrives pre-programmed to your vehicle’s VIN. In most cases, you can install it and get back on the road immediately.
- โ Latest GM Software: We flash each module with the newest, most stable software updates from General Motors, which can improve performance, shifting, and fuel efficiency over your original programming.
- โ Guaranteed Compatibility: A direct replacement for part numbers 12200411, 12201281, 12576160, and 52369718, ensuring a perfect fit and function for a wide range of GM vehicles.
- โ Cost-Effective Fix: Avoids the high costs and lengthy wait times associated with dealership programming and service.
- โ Restored Reliability: Eliminate the frustrating guesswork and unpredictable behavior of a failing computer. Regain confidence in your vehicle’s ability to perform day in and day out.
- โ This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: The Heart of Your Powertrain
The ‘0411’ PCM is a legendary workhorse in the GM world for a reason. It’s the central command center for everything from your fuel injectors and spark plugs to your transmission’s shift points. When we program this unit, we’re not just loading data; we’re restoring the precise operational blueprint your Savana was built with. This ensures the engine and transmission communicate flawlessly, giving you the smooth power and dependable operation you rely on. A correctly programmed 2001-2002 Savana 1500 PCM is the foundation of a healthy, long-lasting vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a PCM?
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), often called the engine computer or ECM, is a powerful computer that controls all aspects of your vehicle’s engine and transmission. It reads data from sensors and makes real-time adjustments to fuel delivery, spark timing, and shift patterns to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and emissions.
Will I need to do anything after installation?
In most cases, this is a plug-and-drive solution. However, some GM vehicles may require a simple, 15-30 minute security relearn procedure that you can do yourself with just the keyโno special tools needed. Instructions are readily available online and are easy to follow. A CASE (Crankshaft Angle Sensor Error) relearn may be needed with a scan tool for optimal performance, but the vehicle will run without it.
Where do I provide my VIN?
After you complete your purchase, you will need to send us your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We cannot program and ship your 2001-2002 Savana 1500 PCM without it. Please double-check it for accuracy to ensure a perfect match.
How can I be sure my original PCM has failed?
Common signs include a no-start condition where the engine still cranks, intermittent stalling, multiple unrelated error codes, or a Check Engine Light that a mechanic has diagnosed as an internal computer fault. If the vehicle loses communication with a professional scan tool, it’s a strong indicator of PCM failure.
Is this compatible with other GM trucks and SUVs?
Yes. This PCM, service number 12200411, is compatible with a very wide range of 2000-2003 GM vehicles, including the Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Express, and more. Please check the detailed fitment list on this page to confirm compatibility with your specific model.