Reduced engine power & van dieing

Asked by Angelynn Apr 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2008 Chevy Uplander, it was has
been flashing "reduced engine power" &
going slow when driving. Now, it says
"starting disabled" & the van dies & shuts
off. The gas tank needle is going up & down
all the time. What could the problem be &
what can we do to fix it?

3 Answers

30

Have you taken it to get the codes read? If not then goto any auto parts store and they will do it for free, might not answer all your question but might give you a place to start.

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50

Hello I have a 2008 chevy uplander 3900 it's says reduce speed I drove it home it says starting g disabled .I put new tps and throttle body on and still says same thing

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10

My up laser is say reduce power n auto zone told me to replace the Throttle body sensor and I’m still having problems

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