Q: When i turn on my vehicle Chevy 2010 traverse I hear a clanging noise then it stops. It reappears under 60mph

asked by on March 25, 2018

When i turn on my vehicle Chevy 2010 traverse I hear a clanging noise then it stops. As I pursue driving under 60mph I can hear the car rattling/clanging and the engine light is flashing. What could it possibly be the problem?

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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