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Engine Power Reduced Chevy Impala 2008. Engine Power is - Chevrolet 2006 Impala question. The Reduced Engine Power problem causes the PCM to disable Service Stability Control and Traction Control turning on the warning lights to come on for those systems. The interesting part since the failure is in the drive-by wire set up you might actually see other messages come up on the driver information. Back in 20122013 I started having trouble with my 2008 chevy Impala.
In some cases you should be able to drive your car normally if the fault is minor. Average repair cost is 250 at 100850 miles. Reduced engine powertraction controlChevy Impala 2008. The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 15 problems reported for engine reduces power. The reduced engine power is because of a problem with the electronic throttle control system or as GM calls it TAC system. Just 3 bolts and one plug to change it.
The reduced engine power light comes on when the vehicles computer detects a fault in any of the systems that allow the engine to run optimally such as airflow sensors throttle sensors and oxygen sensors.
I took it back to the dealer the first time they cleaned everything and returned my vehicle. Keep in mind when I mention Chevy Im also including the GMC trucks in this article as well. The reduced engine power light comes on when the vehicles computer detects a fault in any of the systems that allow the engine to run optimally such as airflow sensors throttle sensors and oxygen sensors. I received a letter from Chevrolet Corp regarding the problem with the check engine and dash reading of engine power reduced speed message. Luckily if your engine is losing power without triggering warning lights that suggests its probably 1 of 4 potential issues. May 2017 edited May 2017 in Chevrolet.