Get Your Silverado Back to Work with a Reliable BCM
Is your 2003-2007 Silverado 3500 plagued by bizarre electrical issues like flickering lights, malfunctioning power windows, or a stubborn airbag light? These are classic signs of a failing Body Control Module (BCM), the central command center for your truck’s essential electronic functions. Don’t let a faulty module keep your heavy-duty truck off the job. This direct-replacement BCM is expertly pre-programmed to your truck’s specific VIN, ensuring a seamless, plug-and-play installation that gets you back on the road without a mandatory trip to the dealership.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing BCM can cause a wide range of frustrating problems that disrupt your truck’s operation. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this module is the definitive solution:
- Intermittent or non-working HVAC and blower motor controls
- An illuminated airbag warning light, often with DTC B1001
- Power windows, door locks, or interior/exterior lights that work sporadically or not at all
- Security system faults that can lead to a no-start condition
- Unexplained battery drain or grounding issues
- A variety of diagnostic trouble codes related to body systems
Installing our pre-programmed Silverado 3500 Body Control Module 15194170 restores full functionality and communication between these critical systems, eliminating the guesswork and getting your truck back to peak reliability.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for Your Truck: We program this module to your vehicle’s VIN before shipping. This ensures it communicates perfectly with your truck’s existing components right out of the box, saving you hundreds in dealership programming fees.
- ✔ Restores Full Electrical Function: Regain dependable control over your lights, locks, windows, wipers, and climate control systems for a safer and more comfortable driving experience.
- ✔ Direct-Fit OEM Quality: Engineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications for a perfect fit and lasting durability, ensuring it can handle the demands of your work truck. This is the correct Silverado 3500 Body Control Module 15194170 for your repair.
- ✔ Simple Plug-and-Play Installation: Designed for a straightforward swap. Located under the steering column, installation can typically be completed in under 15 minutes with basic tools.
- ✔ No Core Charge Required: Keep your old part. We don’t require you to send the original module back, saving you time and hassle.
- ✔ Peace of Mind Guarantee: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: Why Pre-Programming is Non-Negotiable
On these GMT800 platform trucks, the BCM is more than just a fuse box; it’s a critical communication hub. It constantly ‘talks’ to other modules, including the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), which controls your airbags. A generic, non-programmed module from a parts store or salvage yard simply won’t work correctly. It can trigger the anti-theft system, disable features, and most importantly, fail to properly sync with the airbag system, leaving a persistent warning light on your dash. Our VIN-programming service ensures all these digital handshakes happen correctly from the moment you plug it in, which is crucial for both safety and functionality.
This module is a direct replacement for part numbers 15194170, 15116066, 15136225, 15198116, and others. Restore the dependability you demand from your truck with a reliable, ready-to-install Silverado 3500 Body Control Module 15194170.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Body Control Module do on my Silverado?
The BCM acts as the central computer for your truck’s body electronics. It manages non-engine related functions like your interior and exterior lights, power windows and locks, horn, wipers, climate control, and anti-theft system.
Is this part difficult to install myself?
Installation is generally straightforward for someone with basic mechanical skills. The BCM is typically located under the driver’s side dashboard near the steering column. The process involves disconnecting the battery, removing a few trim panels, and swapping the electrical connectors. Most installations take less than 15 minutes.
Why do I need to provide my VIN?
Your Silverado’s VIN contains specific information about the options and features it was built with. We use the VIN to load the exact correct software and settings onto the BCM, ensuring it works perfectly with your truck’s systems without any additional programming.
Will this fix my airbag light?
This BCM will fix an airbag light caused by an internal BCM failure or communication error (like DTC B1001). However, after installation, some vehicles may require a simple ‘SDM Key Relearn’ procedure with a professional scan tool to sync the new BCM with the airbag module and turn off the light.
Do I have to send my old part back?
No. We do not require a core return for this Body Control Module. You can keep or dispose of your old part at your convenience.