oil pressure gauge stays at zero

Asked by TroyB69 Dec 19, 2018 at 07:15 PM about the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Black Diamond Edition RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just had the oil changed 3-weeks ago and
now the engine light came on and then I
noticed the the oil pressure light stays on
zero.  What does this mean?

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munron answered 5 years ago

I'm going to assume you checked the oil to make sure it is at an OK level. After that a faulty sending unit springs to mind. Scanning it should provide an answer.

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