Get Your Colorado Running Right Again
Is your 2009-2012 Chevy Colorado acting up? Stalling, poor fuel economy, or a persistent check engine light can sideline your truck when you need it most. This Engine Control Module (ECM) is the direct, reliable solution to restore your vehicle’s performance and get you back on the road with confidence. Stop chasing symptoms and fix the root cause with a dependable, correctly configured engine computer.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing ECM can cause a host of frustrating issues that are often misdiagnosed. If your truck is experiencing any of the following, a faulty module is the likely culprit:
- Check Engine Light: Particularly for internal module failure codes like P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, or P0606.
- No-Start or Hard-Start: The engine cranks but refuses to start, or only starts intermittently.
- Poor Performance: Noticeable loss of power, rough idling, stalling, or hesitation during acceleration.
- Decreased Fuel Economy: Your truck is suddenly using more fuel than usual without a change in driving habits.
- Communication Errors: Your mechanic’s scan tool cannot communicate with the engine computer.
This isn’t just a replacement part; it’s a complete, hassle-free fix. We professionally program this programmed 2009-2012 Colorado ECM to your truck’s specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), ensuring it works seamlessly with your existing systems right out of the box.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for Your Truck: We flash the module with the latest official GM software updates using your VIN. This eliminates the need for expensive dealership programming and ensures perfect compatibility.
- ✔ Plug & Drive Installation: Once you receive the module, installation is straightforward. In most cases, no additional programming is required, saving you significant time and money.
- ✔ Restores Peak Performance: Corrects common issues like rough idling, poor acceleration, and decreased fuel efficiency, bringing your Colorado’s engine back to factory specifications.
- ✔ Broad GM Compatibility: Guaranteed to be a direct fit for your 2009-2012 Colorado and compatible with a wide range of other GM vehicles, matching service numbers like 12636659, 12628993, and more.
- ✔ Solves Communication Faults: Restores proper communication between the engine, transmission, and other vehicle modules for smooth operation.
- ✔ One-Year Replacement Warranty: Drive with peace of mind. This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: The Critical Role of VIN Programming
From over 20 years in diagnostics, I’ve seen countless vehicle issues caused by mismatched or improperly programmed modules. A generic, off-the-shelf computer can create more problems than it solves. That’s why we insist on programming each ECM to your specific VIN. This crucial step ensures all the vehicle’s systems—from the transmission to the anti-theft system—communicate correctly, just as the factory intended. It’s the difference between a temporary patch and a lasting repair with a properly programmed 2009-2012 Colorado ECM.
By providing us with your VIN during checkout, you are ensuring that the programmed 2009-2012 Colorado ECM you receive is perfectly tailored to your vehicle’s unique configuration. This is the most reliable way to get your truck back to its dependable, hard-working self.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to send my old ECM to you?
No, this is not a repair service and there is no core charge. We send you a replacement module that is ready to be installed in your vehicle.
What information do you need from me?
We require your vehicle’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to program the module correctly. Please provide this in the notes section during checkout or send it to us after your purchase.
Is any additional programming required after installation?
In most cases, no. This is a plug-and-drive solution. However, some vehicles may require a simple security relearn procedure (also known as a CASE relearn) to sync the new ECM with your keys. This process can typically be done without special tools and instructions are readily available online.
How do I find my VIN?
Your VIN can be found on your vehicle’s registration, your insurance card, or on the metal plate on the driver’s side of the dashboard, visible through the windshield.
Will this fix my check engine light?
If your check engine light is on due to an internal failure of the ECM (common codes include P0601 through P0606), this part is the correct solution. It is always recommended to have a professional diagnosis performed to confirm the ECM is the point of failure before ordering.
Is this compatible with other vehicles besides the Colorado?
Yes. This ECM, part number 12630464, and its associated service numbers fit a wide variety of GM vehicles from this era, including the GMC Canyon, Hummer H3, Cadillac CTS, and more. Please check the fitment list on this page to confirm compatibility with your specific make, model, and engine.