Q: I got a traction light on with a msg says engine power is reduced i have a 2009 impala but when ever i got home its desperd
I was driving my car home after work on the high way and suddnley my traction control pop on the dash board with a msg saya engine power is reduced and when ever i arrived home i turn off the car and turn it on again its despperd so whats that mean is it a bad thing ?
My car has 160 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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