I checked the oil and it's exactly in the middle of the two holes on the dipstick which indicate the recommended range. This warning popped up 5 or 6 times today on my way back from my parents' house in NC. I did a little agressive driving on a few backroads getting to the highway, but after that it was all low RPM highway cruising. Everything else was normal.

Any thoughts? Sensor failing? Needs to be completely topped off?

I searched, but didn't find anything..... Flame suit on.

 

hehe had this happen to me yesturday...

i got home and added 4th of a quart... didnt come on again. Its been said on this forum that its just a glitch, many get it and it just goes off. If the pressure is fine 25-60 then youre good.

It was time for a change anyway so I took it to my trusty jiffylube (they even let me under the car in the basement) and it hasnt come on since.

and I do change my own oil but it was like 10 degrees outside.

 

Pressure is fine, so I guess I'll just keep an eye on it. Thanks.

 

Is there a low oil sensor to change? I had one go bad on my LT1 once, replaced the sensor and the light went away.

 

Yes, mine started to trip the light and it was just a stuck float. I ended up changing the oil and that cured it. I still have the replacement part. I ended up adding oil on a late night ride home in the middle of nowhere. That god the guy following me had oil. Scared the hell out me with a brand new 408 during break in. I ended up with a slight overfill, better to have than not.

 

Mine will do this if I park the car at steep inclines. Goes away after I let it sit level.

 

the sensor is very touchy and the oil needs to be topped up to the top line and then you wont have any problems. This has happened to me several times and there has been more that adequate oil in the system.cheers

 

Wow!!!!!!! I had the same problem last night and put in a quart of Mobil 1.

 

I had the same problem with my 01 Tahoe (probably the same sensor). 1st trip to dealer, they reflashed computer. When problem came back, they replaced the sensor. Four years later, no recurrrence.

DBD

 

Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
Step
Action
Value(s)
Yes
No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1
Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2
Install a scan tool.
Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Level parameter in the PCM Engine Data 2 data list.
Does the Engine Oil Level parameter display NO?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4

3
Does the low engine oil indicator remain illuminated after the displays test?
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Go to Step 11
Go to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4
Turn the ignition OFF.
Disconnect the engine oil level switch.
Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper between the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch and a good ground.
Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Level parameter.
Does the Engine Oil Level parameter display NO?
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Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5

5
Test the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a short to battery voltage, for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 12
Go to Step 8

6
Test the ground circuit of the engine oil level switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 12
Go to Step 7

7
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 12
Go to Step 9

8
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 12
Go to Step 10

9
Replace the engine oil level switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 12
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10

Important
Program the replacement PCM.


Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 12
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11

Important
[Program the replacement IPC.]


Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?
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Go to Step 12
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12
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
Go to Step 2

 

Now THAT was a comprehensive post. Thanks for the info. It didn't come on at all yesterday or today, so I'll continue to keep an eye on it. Thanks for the help.

 

Ha. I get the "Low Washer Fluid" light on inclines.