The Lemon IndexThe two throttle position signals disagree, so the computer cuts power to stay safe.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failing throttle body sensor. Then: wiring or connector fault.
Owners named P2135 in 125 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Malibu.
Models that report it most
Complaints that name P2135, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints. Tap a model for its years, mileage and what owners say fixed it.
P2135 by model: P2135 Chevrolet Malibu (18)
Years owners report it on most: 2011 Chevrolet Malibu · 2010 Ford Focus · 2010 Chevrolet Malibu · 2012 Chevrolet Cruze · 2010 Chevrolet Equinox · 2003 GMC Yukon XL
The details
What P2135 means
The two throttle position signals disagree, so the computer cuts power to stay safe.
Can I drive with P2135?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
42% of the owner complaints that name P2135 also say the car loses power or goes into limp mode. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P2135
- Failing throttle body sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 42% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 24% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 15% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 11% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P2135 most
2011 Chevrolet Malibu (8), 2010 Ford Focus (6), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (6), 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (5), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (4), 2003 GMC Yukon XL (3).
Related codes
P2138 P2128 P2127 P2122 P2121 P2119 P2118 P2112
Quick answers
What does P2135 mean?
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B Voltage Correlation. The two throttle position signals disagree, so the computer cuts power to stay safe.
Can I drive with P2135?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P2135?
Failing throttle body sensor; Wiring or connector fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P2135. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.