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P2138 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2017, 2016

What P2138 Means on Your CHEVROLET COLORADO

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

"During any type of moisture ie (fog, rain) vehicle goes into reduced engine power mode codes from the ecm p2122 and p2138 both relating to app. first time it happened was in rain storm in motion, app pedal was replaced with new oem part but the problem persists."

— 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 01/24/2021

"Received a P2138 Throttle/Pedal position sensor/switch "D"/"E" voltage correlation code while driving that caused "Reduced Power" and "stabilitrak" errors."

— 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 07/01/2020

"I got a check engine light while and engine goes into reduced power mode. you can't drive in reduced power mode! i have to clear it to move the truck. i did a scan which showed a p2138 code."

— 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 09/10/2019

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

Common Causes of P2138 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
1
2017
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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

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P2138 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