Q: Check engine light

asked by on November 08, 2017

2010 Camaro SS when I accelerate too quick or at normal speed it starts to wobble and shake the engine light turns on saying Reduced Engine Power then I have to pull over and wait a few minutes before starting car back on then it works again...but still have to be careful accelerating again. There's already a brand new Throttle Body and it also has been reset

My car has 11000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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