Charging system failure error message

[stealthee]

If its to the point where your car doesn't want to start, then yes, it sounds like the alternator is on its way out. I got this message 2 or 3 times over the last 2 years, but it was due to a momentary overcharge.

[dimebro84]

2004 pontiac grand prix, check tire pressure, charging system failure, check engine soon lights all come on and has been on for a while like 2 months. I have been to both autozones in my town and penzoil and walmart and all of them cant get a code from the car. Every so often "reduced engine power" comes on and you cant accelerate anymore and very hard to turn. Have to pull over and shut off and open door then start it back up to b able to use car properly but yet again the other 3 lights come back on the DIC pllleeeaassssee help thank you