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What causes reduced engine Power chevy Trailblazer?

What causes reduced engine Power chevy Trailblazer?

Answer: Usually when you see the ‘reduced engine power’ and the check engine light on, it is most often times a problem with the throttle body. Sometimes carbon buildup may cause this problem. The throttle body on your Trailblazer is electronically controlled and does not have a cable from the gas pedal.

Why does my Chevy Trailblazer have reduced engine power?

Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Chevy Trailblazer will reach is not going to be enough to keep you safe on the highway. If your Trailblazer has gotten this reduced engine power warning, it means that one of its engine management sensors or the ECU have gone bad.

Can a Chevy Trailblazer lose power on OnStar?

vbell, my information came from a news report that stated that OnStar can now reduce engine power to newer OnStar equipped cars. They do not “deactivate” a car, they reduce power to a safe level so the driver cannot speed away. I would pose the question directly to OnStar, not Chevy or GM.

Can a Chevy Trailblazer be deactivated while in motion?

As far as Chevy is concerned they say that OnStar is NOT able to deactivate a vehicle while it is in motion. (even if told to do so by police). Its is considered unsafe.

When did I buy a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer?

We bought a 2002 Trailblazer from AutoRama about 4 months ago, if even that. But about 2 weeks ago I was driving and got lost on the highway and ended up 6 hours later home. But what would normally take me about 20 minutes up the highway from where I finally figured out where I was]

Why does my Chevy Trailblazer lose engine power?

One more thing, do a search of “reduced engine power” in the Ranier, Trailblazer, Envoy forum and see if anything sounds similar. I’ve experienced the same with my 02 TB. The intermitten power loss , sometimes causing the engin to stall, was due to a O2 sensor.

vbell, my information came from a news report that stated that OnStar can now reduce engine power to newer OnStar equipped cars. They do not “deactivate” a car, they reduce power to a safe level so the driver cannot speed away. I would pose the question directly to OnStar, not Chevy or GM.

How tall is a 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT?

The seven-occupant TrailBlazer EXT is 207.8 inches long overall on a 129-inch wheelbase. The EXT stands 3.6 inches taller than the regular TrailBlazer. Ground clearance totals 8 inches.

What kind of drive does a Chevy Trailblazer have?

The TrailBlazer is available with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (4WD), and the latter includes a two-speed transfer case. The Autotrac system’s Auto 4WD setting transfers power to all four wheels automatically as conditions change. An IntelliStart feature prevents the starter from engaging unless the engine is stopped.

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