Overheating, low power, and TRAC OFF light illuminated.

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
118,000 MILES
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GUYTOTHELEFT
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As I drove my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am the car started to over heat then quickly lost power and the Trac Off light came on. Any suggestions as to what this could be?
Aug 13, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the coolant level and cooling fans operations. Get a scan done to check for trouble codes.
Aug 13, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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