Restore Your Vehicle’s Performance and Reliability
Is your Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Montana, or other GM vehicle running rough, shifting erratically, or displaying a persistent Check Engine Light? These frustrating issues often point directly to a failing Powertrain Control Module (PCM). A faulty computer can disrupt everything from fuel economy to engine timing, leaving you with an unreliable vehicle and the stress of a potential breakdown. This pre-programmed engine computer is your direct, dealership-free solution to restore your vehicle’s performance and get you back on the road with confidence.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
If you’re experiencing any of the following, a failing PCM is the likely culprit:
- Severe or harsh transmission shifting
- Engine stalling or refusing to start
- Noticeable drop in fuel mileage (MPG)
- Check Engine Light with communication error codes (like P0601, P0606)
- Erratic engine performance, such as misfires or hesitation
This genuine, used 12591279 PCM is the definitive fix for these problems. We eliminate the guesswork and high costs of dealership repairs by programming the module specifically to your vehicle’s unique VIN before it ships. This ensures a seamless installation and proper communication with all of your vehicle’s onboard systems.
Features & Tangible Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for Your Vehicle: We flash the unit with the latest official GM software updates using your VIN. This critical step eliminates the need for an expensive trip to the dealership for programming.
- ✔ Direct Fit Guarantee: This module is a direct replacement for part numbers 12591279 and 12591856, ensuring perfect compatibility with your Equinox, Montana, Malibu, or other listed model.
- ✔ Restored Drivability: A properly functioning PCM corrects issues like poor fuel economy, erratic engine behavior, and transmission shifting problems, making your vehicle drive smoothly and reliably again.
- ✔ Cost-Effective Repair: Get a quality-tested, original equipment module at a fraction of the cost of a new unit from a dealer, saving you hundreds of dollars.
- ✔ One-Year Replacement Coverage: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty, giving you confidence and peace of mind in your purchase.
Expert Insight: The Key is in the Programming
Our technicians see it all the time: a customer installs a used computer from a junkyard and creates more problems than they solve. Modern GM vehicles have complex anti-theft systems (like Passlock/Passkey) that are tied directly to the VIN. Our professional programming service is the key difference between a frustrating weekend and a successful, 15-minute repair. We ensure your replacement 12591279 PCM is ready to communicate with your vehicle’s specific systems, saving you from immobilization issues and further diagnostic headaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to do any programming myself?
No. We handle all the programming for you before the part is shipped. The unit will arrive ready for installation and a simple security relearn procedure that you can do yourself.
How do I provide my vehicle’s VIN?
After you complete your purchase, simply reply to your order confirmation email with your 17-digit VIN. You can also use the contact form on our website and include your order number.
What is the security relearn procedure?
For most of these GM vehicles, it’s a simple process that requires no tools. After installing the new PCM, you’ll turn the key to the ‘ON’ position for 10 minutes, then ‘OFF’ for 10 seconds. You repeat this cycle three times, and on the fourth turn, the vehicle should start, having learned the new module.
Is this a new part?
No, this is a thoroughly tested, genuine used part that was sourced from a salvaged vehicle. This allows us to provide a reliable, original-equipment solution at an affordable price.
Will this fix my specific problem?
This 12591279 PCM is the correct solution for a wide range of electronic, engine, and transmission issues. However, we always recommend that a proper diagnosis is performed to confirm the PCM is the point of failure. If you have confirmed a bad PCM, this part is your solution.
What does ‘Plug and Play’ mean?
It means the computer is pre-programmed for your vehicle. In most cases, you simply need to install the part and perform the security relearn procedure mentioned above. No expensive scan tools or dealership visits are required for programming.