Traction control keeps popping up, Then [Engine](/topics-...
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Bart
219 days ago
Hi I'm Bart. I'll be helping you today.
Bart
219 days ago
The traction control system activates when wheel spin is detected. The reduced engine power is to help work with the traction control to limit wheel spin.
Customer
219 days ago
Hey Bart. My truck did this a few days ago. I shut it off .. and restarted it. And was able to drive.
Bart
219 days ago
Phone call session started
Customer
219 days ago
Are you going to call me?
Bart
219 days ago
Yes.
Calling now.
Advised customer on how to turn traction control system off.
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Traction control keeps popping up, Then [Engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) power reduced Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Is it an automatic or a manual transmission? Yes!! It is a 2008 Chevy Silverado we...
Traction control keeps popping up, Then [Engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) power reduced Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Is it an automatic or a manual transmission? Yes!! It is a 2008 Chevy Silverado we just had a horrible freeze here in Texas could that be the problem? Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '08 Chevy? Silverado Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Haven't done anything, is there something I can do to get myself to work.