Crank no start, while driving the engine went into reduced engine mode?

TATIANAALFORD22

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2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
3.6L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
156,000 MILES

So my car went into reduced engine mode on the highway. I turned it off and it wouldn’t come back on, so I jumped it, it came back on but now, so I turned it to give it time because this has happened before. But when I tried start it again it wouldn’t start at all so now it’s cranking but wont start up.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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It sounds like the throttle body needs to be serviced or replaced. I would run the codes to help confirm the issue which this guide can help with

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

also, this guide can help explain the reduced power limp mode problems and how to fix them:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Here is how to remove the throttle body in case a codes comes up for it. Also, you may ne able to clean it and have that fit it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

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