P2135 on CHEVROLET CRUZE
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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