P2135 on Chevrolet Cruze
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Chevrolet Cruze context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P2135.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P2135 Means on Your Chevrolet Cruze
P2135 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Chevrolet Cruze
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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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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