Q: reduced engine power 2003 chevy taho 4.8l i need a precise ansver not maybe this or thas

asked by on September 14, 2017

driving about 35mils/hrs. suddenly "reduced enginpower" notification comes on. Had to turn around go home. This happened to me once about 6yrs ago drove the car home put in the garage started next morning it was fine until now.

George t

My car has 78000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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