End Frustrating Electrical Failures in Your GM Truck or SUV
Is your Silverado, Savana, or Tahoe suffering from baffling electrical issues? Unresponsive power windows, flickering lights, a malfunctioning security system, or a dead HVAC blower are more than just annoyancesโthey can cripple your vehicle’s functionality and safety. Don’t let a faulty Body Control Module (BCM) keep your work truck off the road or your family SUV in the driveway. This OEM-quality BCM is the definitive, hassle-free solution, arriving fully programmed to your vehicle’s specific VIN for a true plug-and-play installation.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing BCM is the central cause of many persistent electrical gremlins. If you’re experiencing any of the following, this module is the fix you need:
- Intermittent or non-working interior and exterior lights
- Power windows, door locks, or security system acting erratically
- HVAC controls or blower motor failure
- An airbag warning light on the dash, often with DTC B1001
- A no-start condition where the engine won’t crank
- Various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to body electronics
By replacing your old unit with this professionally programmed module, you’re not just swapping a partโyou’re restoring the core of your vehicle’s electronic nervous system. Our VIN programmed 15116066 BCM ensures all components communicate correctly, resolving these issues without requiring an expensive trip to the dealership for coding.
Key Features & Tangible Benefits
- โ Plug & Play Installation: This module is expertly programmed to your vehicle’s VIN before it ships. Simply install it, and you’re ready to goโno dealership programming required.
- โ Restored Functionality: Regain full, reliable control over your lights, locks, windows, wipers, and climate control system for a safer and more comfortable drive.
- โ Solve Diagnostic Headaches: A direct solution for common BCM-related DTCs, clearing codes and preventing future communication errors between modules.
- โ OEM-Standard Quality: Built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, ensuring dependable performance and long-term durability for your truck, van, or SUV.
- โ Broad Compatibility: An exact replacement for a wide range of part numbers, including 15137394, 15136225, 10383536, and more, across dozens of GM models.
- โ Peace of Mind Included: This unit is backed by our one-year replacement warranty.
Expert Insight: Why Pre-Programming is Non-Negotiable
On these 2002-2007 GM vehicles, the BCM is the traffic cop for multiple electronic systems. It constantly communicates with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Airbag Control Module (SDM), and others. Installing a non-programmed BCM is like hiring a traffic cop who doesn’t speak the languageโit leads to chaos. Our VIN programming service pre-loads all the correct software and vehicle-specific options. This prevents critical system conflicts, like an airbag system fault, and ensures your vehicle operates exactly as the factory intended from the moment you connect the battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is VIN programming so important for this BCM?
VIN programming loads your vehicle’s specific software and options into the BCM. This ensures it communicates correctly with other modules like the engine computer and airbag system. Without it, you would face warning lights, non-functional features, or even a no-start condition, requiring a trip to the dealer for expensive programming.
Is this part difficult to install?
Installation is straightforward for someone with basic mechanical skills. The BCM is typically located under the steering column or center dash and can be swapped in under 10 minutes. We recommend disconnecting the battery before starting the replacement.
Will this VIN programmed 15116066 BCM fix my airbag light?
It often resolves BCM-related airbag codes like B1001. However, if the light remains on after installation, a simple ‘Setup SDM Primary Key in BCM’ procedure may be needed with a professional scan tool to re-sync the modules. This is a common final step for these vehicles.
Do I need to send my old part back?
No. We do not require a core return for this module. You can keep your original part, saving you the time and hassle of shipping it back.
How can I be sure this fits my vehicle?
This module replaces many part numbers and fits a wide range of 2002-2007 GM trucks, vans, and SUVs. Please check the detailed fitment list on this page or match one of the interchangeable part numbers to your original unit to confirm compatibility.