MakeModelYear Body & Trim Engine & Transmission

SaturnVue2003 Base 2.2L L4 - Gas, 3.0L V6 - Gas

SaturnVue2002 Base 2.2L L4 - Gas, 3.0L V6 - Gas



The only difference between them is the way they are listed:



Control Module - GM (19116638)

Refurbished Module Kit - GM (19300768)



......0768 is listed as refurb kit

......6638 is not HOWEVER --6638 is not listed as "NEW" anywhere except one dude on ebay (none of the GM parts sites ---BUT GM parts sites traditionally sell brand new parts unless otherwise indicated (will ist reman if reman etc)
So my GUESS is that 6638 is brand spankin new sitting on a remote shelf in warehouse ZZ with cobwebs on the sealed box
and 0768 has had only the failed part repaired to get it in working order.4
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Remanufacturing is the rebuilding of a product to specifications of the original manufactured product using a combination of reused, repaired and new parts. It requires the repair or replacement of worn out or obsolete components and modules.

A remanufactured machine should match the same customer expectation as new machines.
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Refurbished is the distribution of products usually electronics and electricals that have been previously returned to a manufacturer or vendor for various reasons.

Refurbished products are normally tested for functionality and defects before they are sold.

It is repaired from the manufacturer and resold.


Refurbished products may be unused customer returns that are essentially "new" items, or they may be defective products that were returned under warranty, and resold by the manufacturer after repairing the defects and ensuring proper function.

I would consult a GM dealership other than the one you plan to use to confirm the above.

I would go with the one that is NOT refurbished. They are the same price. This may mean they are in fact both refurbished or just that they want them off the shelves at cost.

Since you are towing it there --DO NOT INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT IN THE CAR, Reinstall the bad one if you have pulled it
Dealerships are **** as they should be about transferring odometer readings from BCM to BCM. The only proof they usually accept is what they pull off the old BCM (if readout to dash is bogus).or what they can see on the dash (if the unit is still functional)
If you put the replacement in the vehicle and it gets energized,, I BELIEVE it makes it so they have to re-wipe the whole thing before they can program it -- = more labor $$$. Plus if you pulled the original BCM, they might want nothing to do with you.

Some GM dealerships flat out refuse to reprogram junkyard BCMs because there is no traceability and they will not get involved in anything that could be remotely associated with odometer tampering.

Some GM dealerships also refuse to program brand new BCMs unless they are purchased through that dealership ---again, an issue of traceability /chain of custody.
If you buy it from the parts counter ---------parts that travel from parts desk to you to service tech technically lose the labor warranty from the manufacturer -- as the service manager will write it up as installed owner-provided BCM and programmed. So you need to decide if the online price reduction outweighs whatever labor warranty is on the part/installation.

Some dealerships flat out refuse to install parts not purchased from them -- they claim they cannot verify its authenticity as a new OEM part --- and if they agree to install it they may offer 0 warranty. Scare tactic.
Be sure to check with the dealer before ordering. Tell them you'll bring them an unopened GM BCM part number.......xxxxx.....to install and you're confirming the warranty terms -- this way you find out up front exactly what is covered and for how long.

Parts counter and service writers will tell you this if you ask -- otherwise they will not b/c any part you bring in to install is $$ out of their pocket.