Q: 2006 Chevy Impala....reduce engine power and service traction control are coming on now very often. At first it was like once a we

asked by on November 13, 2017

Service traction control and reduce engine power

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi Ericka. Thanks for contacting us today. Both of these warning lights typically indicate that a mechanical fault exists in the driveline (meaning transmission or differential). It’s possible that they are being triggered by the same component failure, but it will require an on-site warning light inspection to determine the exact source of this problem, so the right repairs can be made.

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