Get Your GM Vehicle Back on the Road, Fast.
Is your Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Enclave, or Cadillac CTS suddenly running rough, refusing to start, or displaying a persistent check engine light? A failing Engine Control Module (ECM) is often the culprit, leaving you stranded and frustrated. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a critical failure that compromises your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and reliability. Instead of risking a generic, unprogrammed unit, get the definitive solution: a professionally programmed ECM tailored specifically to your vehicle’s VIN.
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, this module is your answer:
- Complete no-start or intermittent starting issues
- Poor engine performance, hesitation, or stalling
- Drastically reduced fuel efficiency
- Erratic transmission shifting or behavior
- Check Engine Light with communication-related DTCs (e.g., P0601, P0606, U-codes)
This module is the reliable solution, arriving at your door flashed with the latest GM software updates matched precisely to your VIN. This critical programming step ensures all vehicle systems communicate correctly, restoring the performance and dependability you expect from your car. This is the most effective way to solve the root cause of these frustrating electronic issues.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Specific Programming: We flash the module with your vehicle’s VIN, ensuring it works seamlessly with your car’s specific options and security systems right out of the box.
- ✔ Latest GM Software: Your ECM is loaded with the most current factory updates, often improving performance, fuel economy, and emissions beyond the original specifications.
- ✔ Direct-Fit Replacement: Engineered to be a direct replacement for part numbers 12635019, 19300015, 19300014, 12617230, and 12636355, guaranteeing a perfect fit.
- ✔ Broad Compatibility: A single, reliable solution for a wide range of popular 2010-2011 GM vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine, including the Traverse, Acadia, LaCrosse, and more.
- ✔ Peace of Mind: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: The Critical Role of VIN Programming
Many people are tempted to buy a used ECM from a salvage yard, only to find it doesn’t work. That’s because a modern ECM is more than just a part; it’s the brain of your vehicle, coded specifically to its VIN. This programming governs everything from the anti-theft system (immobilizer) to fuel injector timing and transmission shift points. Installing an unprogrammed or incorrectly programmed module will, at best, not start the car and, at worst, risk damage to other electronics. Our service eliminates that gamble. We handle the complex flashing process, so you receive a component that is ready for installation and communication with your vehicle’s network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to provide my VIN?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is essential for us to load the correct GM-certified software and calibration files onto the ECM. This ensures the module works perfectly with your engine, transmission, and all factory-installed options, including the security system.
Is this a simple plug-and-play installation?
For most listed vehicles, yes. However, for the Camaro and LaCrosse models, the immobilizer (anti-theft) data must be transferred from your old unit to the new one. After your purchase, we will contact you with simple instructions for sending your old module to us for this data transfer, ensuring a true plug-and-play experience upon return.
Will this fix my check engine light?
If the check engine light is caused by an internal ECM failure (like code P0601), this module is the correct fix. However, it’s always crucial to ensure the root cause of any other codes (e.g., a faulty sensor) has been repaired first, as this module will not fix issues with other parts of the vehicle.
How do I know my original ECM has failed?
Common signs include a no-start condition where the engine still cranks, random stalling, multiple unrelated error codes, or a specific internal processor fault code. A professional diagnosis is always recommended, but these symptoms strongly point to a faulty ECM.
What other vehicles does this ECM fit?
This module is compatible with a wide range of 2010-2011 GM models with the 3.6L engine, including the Buick LaCrosse/Allure, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Cadillac CTS/STS, and Chevrolet Traverse. This makes it a versatile replacement for many vehicles in the GM family.
What is the warranty on this part?
This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty, giving you confidence in your repair.