Restore Your HHR’s Performance and Reliability
Is your 2006 Chevrolet HHR running rough, stalling, or refusing to start? A failing Engine Control Module (ECM) is often the culprit, causing endless frustration and leaving you stranded. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a disruption to your daily life. We offer the definitive solution: a genuine GM ECM, service number 19210737, delivered to your door fully programmed to your vehicle’s specific VIN. This is the most reliable and straightforward way to get your HHR back on the road and running like it should.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A faulty ECM can manifest in numerous ways, often mimicking other component failures. If you’re experiencing any of the following, the computer brain of your engine is likely the issue:
- Check Engine Light: Persistent and often accompanied by communication error codes like U0100 or internal processor fault codes like P0601, P0606.
- Engine Stalling: The engine may cut out unexpectedly while driving or idling.
- No-Start Condition: The engine cranks but refuses to start, even with a good battery and starter.
- Poor Fuel Economy: A sudden and unexplained drop in your miles per gallon.
- Erratic Performance: Misfires, rough idling, hesitation during acceleration, and inconsistent transmission shifting.
Instead of guessing with used modules from a salvage yard that require expensive dealer programming, our Programmed 2006 Chevy HHR ECM arrives ready for a much simpler installation. We handle the complex part, so you can focus on the fix.
Expert Insight: The Junkyard ECM Gamble
Many people try to save money by pulling an ECM from a salvage yard. What they don’t realize is that a modern ECM is locked to the original vehicle’s VIN and security system (like GM’s Passlock or Passkey). Installing it in your HHR will result in a no-start condition due to an anti-theft mismatch. You’d then need to tow the vehicle to a dealer for expensive programming, erasing any initial savings. Our service eliminates this entire ordeal. We flash the module with your VIN and the latest GM software updates, so it correctly communicates with your vehicle’s systems right out of the box, saving you time, money, and a massive headache.
Features & Benefits
- โ VIN-Specific Programming: We flash the module with your vehicle’s exact VIN, ensuring perfect compatibility and communication with the other modules in your car.
- โ Plug & Play Installation: This service drastically simplifies installation. In many cases, once installed, you may only need to perform a simple security relearn procedure that you can do yourself.
- โ Latest GM Software: Your ECM will be loaded with the newest factory software updates from General Motors, which can resolve underlying drivability issues and improve performance.
- โ Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid expensive diagnostic fees and programming charges at the dealership. This is the smart, direct fix for a confirmed ECM failure.
- โ Guaranteed Compatibility: This unit is a direct replacement for multiple service numbers, including 12590032, 12602044, 12603530, and more. Our Programmed 2006 Chevy HHR ECM is the correct part for the job.
- โ Peace of Mind: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Don’t let a bad computer keep your reliable HHR off the road. By providing us with your VIN at checkout, you’re not just buying a part; you’re buying a complete, ready-to-install solution. Get the right Programmed 2006 Chevy HHR ECM and restore the dependable performance you count on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by ‘programmed to my VIN’?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains specific information about your car’s engine, transmission, and options. We use your VIN to load the exact software and calibrations from GM into the ECM before we ship it. This ensures the computer works perfectly with your specific vehicle, just like the original one did.
Where can I find my VIN?
Your 17-digit VIN can be found on a metal tag on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the driver’s side door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle’s registration and insurance documents.
Will I need to do anything else after installing this ECM?
After installation, you will likely need to perform a security relearn procedure, also known as a VATS relearn. This procedure syncs the new ECM with your vehicle’s anti-theft system. It’s a simple process that typically takes about 30 minutes and does not require any special tools. We can provide instructions for this procedure.
Is this a new or used part?
This is a quality, tested, and inspected original equipment part that has been professionally programmed to function as a direct replacement for your failed unit.
How does the one-year warranty work?
This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty. If the module fails within one year of the purchase date, we will provide a replacement unit. Please contact us for full details and procedures.
Does this part fit other vehicles besides the 2006 HHR?
Yes, this ECM is compatible with a very wide range of GM vehicles. Please check the detailed fitment list on this page to confirm it is the correct part for your specific make, model, year, and engine.