2007 Chevy Silverado: Replacing the oil level sensor

In this video, I replaced the oil level sensor on a 2007 Chevy Silverado with the 5.3L V8. This process is similar on the other engines offered on this body style of GM truck (GMT900).
Part used: GM 12603782
Torque spec: 115 inch/lbs or 9.5 ft/lbs

[@trevishornsby7385]

Thank you so very much I could not for the life of me figure what the hell was the name of this sensor an how to replace it.

[@manuelramirez6688]

Gracias brother Caracas Venezuela

[@elresentimiento]

Thanks berry much muchas gracias amigo

[@bigfootjr86]

nice much appreciated

[@AKJeeper]

Happy to help!

[@carcosme]

Mine is back of the block?

[@bigfacts1914]

Can u have a message with no actual errors?

[@michaelalthoff251]

I've replaced the sensor twice and the message still comes on with proper oil level. How to bypass the sensor and eliminate future messages?

[@AKJeeper]

Sounds like your truck could have a wiring issue (often a broken wire at or near the connector) or possibly a problem with the IPC (instrument cluster) if a new sensor doesn’t fix the issue. If you need to bypass the sensor, you just need to add a jumper between the two pins.

[@michaelalthoff251]

@@AKJeeper Thanks. I replaced the connector at the sensor and the message still comes on. I guess I should have jumped the 2 wires before splicing in the new connector

[@AKJeeper]

@@michaelalthoff251 If you have a multimeter, one of the pins should get voltage (5 volts if memory serves) and the other pin should be a good ground. That pin sources its ground from G103 on gas engines (passenger side head, right below the oil filler tube), or G106 if it’s a diesel (drivers side, forward half of the engine just above the oil pan). I’ve seen those ground points go horribly bad on these trucks here in the North. Always worth inspecting those too.

[@manbehindthecamera9898]

Probably in the connecter or wiring