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Anonymous Posted on Feb 27, 2010

The "engine power is reduced" light comes on

A 2007 Chevy Impala LTZ service lights come on:
1. Engine Power is Reduced
2. Service Traction Control
Also the Engine service light comes on as well. I took it to Autozone to have them do diognostics. There were two errors that showed up
1. P0455 leak in the EVAP system
2. P0121 throttle position sensor

What to do???

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2014

    Service traction comes on the screen and light comes on and then reduce of power comes on. I had it checked they said I need a throttle sensor. Does that fix the problem? I see alot of people have this problem, Scary...

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Po455 is Probable Cause[s]

1. Defective, loose or missing fuel cap
2. EVAP canister broke, hose cracked or not connected
3. Purge or vent solenoid defective
4 . Vacuum leak at engine po121 code po121 means Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance Problem . it is usually indicative of a faulty throttle position sensor or faulty wiring harness in the engine bay.

  • dooley32 Oct 20, 2010

    Typically how much this could cost and labor?

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