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P2135 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation

NHTSA Reports
5
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2012
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P2135 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

P2135 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

5 CHEVROLET CRUZE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2012. Most reports come from the 2012 model year.

Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"I was driving and the reduced engine power, service stabili track, check engine warnings came on. my car would only accelerate to 5mph. luckily i wasn't on the freeway, was only going 20 mph and almost home. very dangerous."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Filed 01/15/2020

"I was driving in subdivision at 20mph and vehicle went into limp mode. it had a message saying engine power reduced, service stability track and check engine light was on. it would not accelerate more than 5mph. this is very dangerous! luckily i was not going 70 on the freeway."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Filed 01/15/2020

"I was leaving work, onto a busy street and the headlights flickered, the check engine icon appeared on the dash, along with engine power is reduced, service traction control & service stabili trak. my car slowed down to about 5 miles and i was almost hit. i reversed back into my company's lot."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · Filed 01/17/2019

"61,000 miles and car is showing repeated p2135 codes for throttle/pedal senor issue and places the car in limited power mode. event has happened during warm-up, at stop signs and lights, local street speeds, and during highway travel/speeds. i have cleared the issue using obd ii tool and phone app."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE · Filed 01/29/2016

"While accelerating from a stop, engine suddenly lost power, warning lights came on, "reduced engine power" message displayed. brought car to a stop, accelerator pedal did nothing, engine would only idle. shut engine off for 20 seconds, restarted, and pedal worked, car would accelerate."

— 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner · ENGINE · Filed 02/18/2015

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

5
'12

Common Causes on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 20%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE 20%
ENGINE 20%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2135 mean on a CHEVROLET CRUZE?
P2135 indicates: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation. This is a powertrain code. 5 CHEVROLET CRUZE owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P2135 on CHEVROLET CRUZE?
Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Vehicle Speed Control,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P2135 serious on my CHEVROLET CRUZE?
Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET CRUZE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my CHEVROLET CRUZE shows P2135?
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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