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classicrockr · 05-23-2013, 11:00 AM

Just gotfor the codethe "Engine power reduced". It also said "service stabilitrak"
The car is going real slow so I stopped at a dealership & waiting for an answer.

Anyone know what this is & if its covered under the powertrain warranty?

Mike-D · 05-23-2013, 11:02 AM

How many miles do yo have right now?

classicrockr · 05-23-2013, 11:12 AM

46,000.

Strange Flavor · 05-23-2013, 11:13 AM

Throttle body problem on a Tahoe made it do that, I would assume its under warranty.

classicrockr · 05-23-2013, 11:16 AM

46,000.

classicrockr · 05-23-2013, 11:32 AM

I hope the throttle body is part of the powertrain warranty then

Dupree878 · 05-24-2013, 05:32 PM

Verdict?

SC2150 · 05-24-2013, 05:43 PM

Could be just a power glitch. turn off and restart and see if it corrects its'elf. if not most likely is the TB or MAF.

If that does not reset it, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery in the trunk for a few minutes. Reconnect and it should reset and clear.

Should be covered, but not 100% sure.

classicrockr · 05-24-2013, 08:04 PM

Well, it ended up being the "fuel rail pressure monitor" needing to be reprogrammed. Dealer told me they "updated" the program that controls the pressure monitor. It's costing about $225 because it's not part of the powertrain warranty.
I was leaving town about an hour after this happened so I didn't have time to disconnect the battery. I did turn it off & on - that didn't make a difference

Thoughts anyone?

Chevyman2 · 05-24-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicrockr

Well, it ended up being the "fuel rail pressure monitor" needing to be reprogrammed. Dealer told me they "updated" the program that controls the pressure monitor. It's costing about $225 because it's not part of the powertrain warranty.
I was leaving town about an hour after this happened so I didn't have time to disconnect the battery. I did turn it off & on - that didn't make a difference

Thoughts anyone?

That seems to be a lot to reprogram something highway robbery.

05SilverStreak · 05-24-2013, 08:16 PM

Handheld tuner/programmer would have fixed that. Its not like any of the dealers are gonna honor much of the warranty complaints even after the whole "An extended warranty is the peace of mind you need with a performance car like this". Hell I had to spend thiry minutes explaining the "weak MAF" sensor issue to the service writer at mmy stealership that this website alerted me too when I first got the car. I fixed it at my own expense and own two hands. It came out perfect! Thanks to the members here and not the dealer. Anymore dealer mechanics are little better than upgraded jiffy lube techs with two hours of ASE training, or so it seems.

classicrockr · 05-24-2013, 08:27 PM

what type of tuner/programmer? anyone else that could have done it besides the dealer? I was on the road & just stopped there because it was very close and had to leave town.

I'm so ready to get rid of this car as soon as I can break even. I hate saying that, but this just adds to the list..

3 tops (fabric) & 1 frame
1 window motor & regulator
Window weather stripping shrinking
OnStar went bad as soon as I got it - had to have it reprogrammed
Cable in trunk repositioned-it was rubbing a hole in the weather stripping

When's it going to end?

SC2150 · 05-25-2013, 12:59 PM

That is a factory TSB update that should have been done for free. Well known also. GM provides the undates, and it takes like 10 minutes to do it so small labor outlay.

Hmmmmm.......

67motorcat · 05-25-2013, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

That is a factory TSB update that should have been done for free. Well known also. GM provides the undates, and it takes like 10 minutes to do it so small labor outlay.

Hmmmmm.......

Yep...very well known.

Looks like another crooked Dealership trying to maximize profits.
Knowledge is power.
I would go back and confront them for a refund.

05-23-2013, 11:00 AM	#1
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Engine power reduced Just gotfor the codethe "Engine power reduced". It also said "service stabilitrak" The car is going real slow so I stopped at a dealership & waiting for an answer. Anyone know what this is & if its covered under the powertrain warranty?

05-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#2
Mike-D HTFU Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 245	How many miles do yo have right now? __________________

05-23-2013, 11:16 AM	#5
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	46,000. Last edited by classicrockr; 05-23-2013 at 11:28 AM.

05-24-2013, 05:32 PM	#7
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	Verdict? __________________

05-24-2013, 08:16 PM	#11
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Handheld tuner/programmer would have fixed that. Its not like any of the dealers are gonna honor much of the warranty complaints even after the whole "An extended warranty is the peace of mind you need with a performance car like this". Hell I had to spend thiry minutes explaining the "weak MAF" sensor issue to the service writer at mmy stealership that this website alerted me too when I first got the car. I fixed it at my own expense and own two hands. It came out perfect! Thanks to the members here and not the dealer. Anymore dealer mechanics are little better than upgraded jiffy lube techs with two hours of ASE training, or so it seems. __________________ Staying stock and loving it............

05-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#3
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	46,000.

05-23-2013, 11:13 AM	#4
Strange Flavor Drives: 17 Fifty SS, 11 2SS, 91 LSX C1500 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 193 View My Garage	Throttle body problem on a Tahoe made it do that, I would assume its under warranty.

05-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#6
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	I hope the throttle body is part of the powertrain warranty then

05-24-2013, 05:43 PM	#8
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Could be just a power glitch. turn off and restart and see if it corrects its'elf. if not most likely is the TB or MAF. If that does not reset it, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery in the trunk for a few minutes. Reconnect and it should reset and clear. Should be covered, but not 100% sure.

05-24-2013, 08:04 PM	#9
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Well, it ended up being the "fuel rail pressure monitor" needing to be reprogrammed. Dealer told me they "updated" the program that controls the pressure monitor. It's costing about $225 because it's not part of the powertrain warranty. I was leaving town about an hour after this happened so I didn't have time to disconnect the battery. I did turn it off & on - that didn't make a difference Thoughts anyone?

05-24-2013, 08:27 PM	#12
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	what type of tuner/programmer? anyone else that could have done it besides the dealer? I was on the road & just stopped there because it was very close and had to leave town. I'm so ready to get rid of this car as soon as I can break even. I hate saying that, but this just adds to the list.. 3 tops (fabric) & 1 frame 1 window motor & regulator Window weather stripping shrinking OnStar went bad as soon as I got it - had to have it reprogrammed Cable in trunk repositioned-it was rubbing a hole in the weather stripping When's it going to end?

05-25-2013, 12:59 PM	#13
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	That is a factory TSB update that should have been done for free. Well known also. GM provides the undates, and it takes like 10 minutes to do it so small labor outlay. Hmmmmm.......