Reduced Power and Check Engine Light on GMC Sierra 1500

Submitted by casey40510 · Jul 3, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The GMC Sierra 1500 uses a throttle position sensor (TPS) which commonly fails and causes:

This issue is related to the throttle position sensor, and can be caused by faulty wiring to the TPS, bad connection at the TPS, or a failed TPS.

To correct this issue, the wiring harness, connector, and throttle position sensor must be inspected, tested, and/or replaced. The most common cause is a faulty TPS.

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