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BigCatDaddy · 03-01-2013, 08:02 AM

I came off the highway this morning and was stopping at the light at the bottom of the hill on the exit and my engine light comes out and it says engine power lost. I'm only able to do about 15 MPH's per hour now. Some type of belt problem? I'm a moran when it comes to cars.

**bevischief** · 03-01-2013, 08:15 AM

It needs a bailout.

**SAUTO** · 03-01-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

it's in limp mode

its actually probably an issue with the throttle body.

shut the car off and see it it will run better when you re start it.

then take it to your dealer

BigCatDaddy · 03-01-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

its actually probably an issue with the throttle body.

shut the car off and see it it will run better when you re start it.

then take it to your dealer

I did that when I got to work and it did sound better, but the engine light was still on. Do you think it's safe to drive it 30 miles up the highway like that?

Dayze · 03-01-2013, 08:18 AM

I'd alsmost venture to say if it 'just' now happened, and hasn't been a detoriating issue, it could be electrical. Since electrical either works, or doesn't.
Usually 'Bulletins' aren't covered (no cost) once out of warranty. Sounds like you should still be covered?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Bulletin Number:
PIP-4990

Bulletin Date:
Dec 2011

Summary:
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED. ISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CONTROL SOLENOID/MODULE ASSEMBLY OR MAY HAVE DAMAGED OR POOR TERMINALS FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10043320 )

Nature of Defect:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Bulletin Number:
SB-11195

Bulletin Date:
Jun 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: 2011 LACROSSE, EQUINOX, TERRAIN. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH, ROUGH IDLE, POOR DRIVEABILITY, AND/OR POSSIBLE STALLING AT LOW THROTTLE OPENING. THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10040502 )

Nature of Defect:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Bulletin Number:
PI-0090B

Bulletin Date:
Mar 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION OR FLUTTER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR TERMINALS LIKELY HAVE POOR CONNECTIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038345 )

Some Service Bulletins

Nature of Defect:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Bulletin Number:
PI-0376

Bulletin Date:
Feb 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION MAY SLIP DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING THE CHANNEL PLATE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038465

**bevischief** · 03-01-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dayze

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Bulletin Number:
PIP-4990

Bulletin Date:
Dec 2011

Summary:
BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED. ISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CONTROL SOLENOID/MODULE ASSEMBLY OR MAY HAVE DAMAGED OR POOR TERMINALS FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10043320 )

Nature of Defect:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Bulletin Number:
SB-11195

Bulletin Date:
Jun 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: 2011 LACROSSE, EQUINOX, TERRAIN. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH, ROUGH IDLE, POOR DRIVEABILITY, AND/OR POSSIBLE STALLING AT LOW THROTTLE OPENING. THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10040502 )

Nature of Defect:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Bulletin Number:
PI-0090B

Bulletin Date:
Mar 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION OR FLUTTER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR TERMINALS LIKELY HAVE POOR CONNECTIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038345 )

Some Service Bulletins
Usually 'Bulletins' aren't covered (no cost) once out of warranty. Sounds like you should still be covered?

Nature of Defect:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Bulletin Number:
PI-0376

Bulletin Date:
Feb 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:
GM: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION MAY SLIP DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING THE CHANNEL PLATE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038465

Is this covered the Chevy?

Dayze · 03-01-2013, 08:25 AM

?

I think if a service bulletin (not a recall) is issued and the vehicle is still under warranty, it should be fixed at no cost.

if out of warranty, it's $ out of your pocket etc.

**Dave Lane** · 03-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Alex Smith

**MahiMike** · 03-01-2013, 08:31 AM

oh cool, car talk. We'll need more information sir. What's theyear, make and model of your car? When's the last time you changed your battery? Were your lights on? Is there a loose belt?

Sounds like the alternator to me...Go to advance auto parts or some auto parts place that checks your battery for free.

**SAUTO** · 03-01-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I did that when I got to work and it did sound better, but the engine light was still on. Do you think it's safe to drive it 30 miles up the highway like that?

it should be fine

BigCatDaddy · 03-01-2013, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

it should be fine

Thanks. I called the GM dealership at Tifffany Springs which is just a few miles away and they are going to take a look at it.

Radar Chief · 03-01-2013, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MahiMike

oh cool, car talk. We'll need more information sir. What's theyear, make and model of your car? When's the last time you changed your battery? Were your lights on? Is there a loose belt?

Sounds like the alternator to me...Go to advance auto parts or some auto parts place that checks your battery for free.

Probably a blown Johnson rod.
Consider yourself lucky, most guys have to pay for that sorta thing.

KCFaninSEA · 03-01-2013, 08:46 AM

The dealer will hook it up to the computer and be able to tell right away what the issue is. It sounds like a sensor issue to me.

tooge · 03-01-2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

2011 Chevy Equinox

/thread

Chiefshrink · 03-01-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Alternator perhaps?

That's what it sounds like but it probably is some computer chip that costs $20K to fix

glad to know it's still under warranty

BigCatDaddy · 03-01-2013, 08:49 AM

Good lord. When did Chevy become the laughing stock of the car industry?

03-01-2013, 08:02 AM
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5259358	I'd alsmost venture to say if it 'just' now happened, and hasn't been a detoriating issue, it could be electrical. Since electrical either works, or doesn't. Usually 'Bulletins' aren't covered (no cost) once out of warranty. Sounds like you should still be covered? ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Bulletin Number: PIP-4990 Bulletin Date: Dec 2011 Summary: BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC/PONTIAC/SATURN: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED. ISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CONTROL SOLENOID/MODULE ASSEMBLY OR MAY HAVE DAMAGED OR POOR TERMINALS FOR UNDER HOOD FUSE ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10043320 ) Nature of Defect: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Bulletin Number: SB-11195 Bulletin Date: Jun 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: GM: 2011 LACROSSE, EQUINOX, TERRAIN. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH, ROUGH IDLE, POOR DRIVEABILITY, AND/OR POSSIBLE STALLING AT LOW THROTTLE OPENING. THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10040502 ) Nature of Defect: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Bulletin Number: PI-0090B Bulletin Date: Mar 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: GM: THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE HESITATION OR FLUTTER. THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR TERMINALS LIKELY HAVE POOR CONNECTIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038345 ) Some Service Bulletins Nature of Defect: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Bulletin Number: PI-0376 Bulletin Date: Feb 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: GM: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION MAY SLIP DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING THE CHANNEL PLATE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10038465 __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy Last edited by Dayze; 03-01-2013 at 08:23 AM..
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5259358	? I think if a service bulletin (not a recall) is issued and the vehicle is still under warranty, it should be fixed at no cost. if out of warranty, it's $ out of your pocket etc. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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