Oil pressure

Asked by hcgirl2007 Sep 04, 2019 at 04:49 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

05 chevy tahoe 5.3l v8. I bought the car it was fine.
Started getting low oil pressure. Then it started
ticking. Since it had over 300000 miles on it we
decided to do a engine swap. Got the new engine
put in. Everything seemed fine then all a sudden
getting low oil pressure again. Put a new oil pump
on it. Car ran fine. Then once got warm it started
dropping pressure again. And also started ticking
again. Found out there's a screen that sometimes
get blocked. Well this one already missing the
screen. Took out oil pressure sensor and started
the truck up. It shot oil out and some sludge.
Thought had it fixed. Ran it today did fine in the
morning. Had above 25psi. Drive this afternoon
when warmer was going fine then dropped down
to nothing with low oil pressure warning and
ticking back. I need my car running again

1 Answer
330

ProTow answered 4 years ago

I have the same car. Same problem. Ended up just changing oil pump. The ticking you hear is probably your lifters. Enough oil is not getting in with the erratic pressure and they’re not lubricated. Dealership told me I needed to replace the lifters for $2500, I said “well potentially if I replace the pump and get the pressure back to normal, the ticking could stop, right?” They agreed. And the ticking did go away once pump was replaced. And if you haven’t don’t do already, may want to change out the water pump while your at it. Since someone will already have it accessible changing out the oil pump.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Oil pressure 1 Answer

    Yesterday oil pressure went to 80. My husband changed the oil now pressure is at zero. Could this be the sending unit?

    2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Oil pressure 2 Answers

    Where is the oil pressure sending unit on a 2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3l vortec 4wd

    2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Oil pressure 3 Answers

    It has happened twice in year. Oil pressure light comes on, check oil and there is none. Nothing leaking on the drive below the car. Happend both time after sitting for a couple of days. Add 5 to ...

    2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2LT RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Oil pressure 2 Answers

    I have an 08 tahoe that I would like to know whats causing the oil pressure to be low. When the truck is parked and not running the oil pressure gauge stays at 20. I drive it for about 15 minute...

    2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Oil pressure 1 Answer

    05 chevy tahoe 5.3l v8. I bought the car it was fine. Started getting low oil pressure. Then it started ticking. Since it had over 300000 miles on it we decided to do a engine swap. Got the new eng...

    2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Tahoe Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    3,570
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,290
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
12 Great Deals out of 972 listings starting at $3,000
Used Chevrolet Suburban
7 Great Deals out of 532 listings starting at $10,950
Used Cadillac Escalade
14 Great Deals out of 501 listings starting at $5,931
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
200 Great Deals out of 8,052 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Expedition
18 Great Deals out of 664 listings starting at $7,894
Used Ford F-150
325 Great Deals out of 13,693 listings starting at $3,800
Used Toyota 4Runner
23 Great Deals out of 545 listings starting at $12,999
Used Dodge Durango
57 Great Deals out of 1,890 listings starting at $6,987
Used GMC Yukon XL
12 Great Deals out of 726 listings starting at $11,500
Used GMC Sierra 1500
139 Great Deals out of 8,257 listings starting at $3,000
Used Ford Explorer
61 Great Deals out of 2,048 listings starting at $6,990
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 56 listings starting at $19,990
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
114 Great Deals out of 3,641 listings starting at $5,555
Used Dodge Charger
26 Great Deals out of 904 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.