Q: 2014 Silverado 4x4 throws a reduced power over 3000 RPM but will reset if you turn the vehicle off for a few minutes?

asked by on November 10, 2016

My truck throws a reduced power light over 3000 rpm but will reset with vehicle off for a few minutes.

My car has 57000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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