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P2135 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2012

What P2135 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I was driving and the reduced engine power, service stabili track, check engine warnings came on. my car would only accelerate to 5mph. luckily i wasn't on the freeway, was only going 20 mph and almost home. very dangerous."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 01/15/2020

"I was driving in subdivision at 20mph and vehicle went into limp mode. it had a message saying engine power reduced, service stability track and check engine light was on. it would not accelerate more than 5mph. this is very dangerous! luckily i was not going 70 on the freeway."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 01/15/2020

"I was leaving work, onto a busy street and the headlights flickered, the check engine icon appeared on the dash, along with engine power is reduced, service traction control & service stabili trak. my car slowed down to about 5 miles and i was almost hit. i reversed back into my company's lot."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 01/17/2019

"61,000 miles and car is showing repeated p2135 codes for throttle/pedal senor issue and places the car in limited power mode. event has happened during warm-up, at stop signs and lights, local street speeds, and during highway travel/speeds. i have cleared the issue using obd ii tool and phone app."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 01/29/2016

"While accelerating from a stop, engine suddenly lost power, warning lights came on, "reduced engine power" message displayed. brought car to a stop, accelerator pedal did nothing, engine would only idle. shut engine off for 20 seconds, restarted, and pedal worked, car would accelerate."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/18/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2135 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

40%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
5

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2135 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026