Q: I have a 2015 chevy Malibu, and the engine power reduced is on the dash. I have changed the throttle body, and the acceleration pe

asked by on November 03, 2017

I have a 2015 chevy Malibu, and the engine power reduced is on the dash. I have changed the throttle body, and the acceleration peDal

My car has 73606 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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