Q: When I put my 2010 Chevy Tahoe in gear, I hear a sound beneath. What could be the reason?

asked by on November 17, 2016

When I put my car in gear I hear a sound and feel a some kind of jerk. but after that the shifting of gear is smooth, there is no problem. Second when the car is idle for 1-2 minutes it stops and there is a message stability traction off, engine power reduced.

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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