P2138 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
What P2138 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I've had my used 2005 chevy equinox for less than a year and have not had any problems with it until yesterday. i had driven 32 miles to visit a relative and parked the car for the rest of the evening."
"Trouble code p2138. Replaced accelerator pedal with OEM. Trouble code still persists. Car goes into limp mode while driving posing a safety concern. There is a TSB 07-06-04-019F. Other codes include p0301 and p0697."
"While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the vehicle repeatedly displays diagnostic trouble code P2138 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage Correlation). The vehicle suddenly enters “Reduced Engine Power” mode without warning and loses acceleration while driving."
"1st Incident: Code P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Sensor In March of 2024 - driving on highway dashboard warning lights illuminated(traction control & reduced engine power) vehicle went into limp mode putting my family & I in danger due to traffic volume and speed on highway."
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 EQUINOX
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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