Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) – DTC P0521 Set – 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC

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NHTSA ID Number: 10198859

Manufacturer Communication Number: 20NA161

 

Summary

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for a possible stuck oil pressure relief valve.

 

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
CHEVROLET35002019
CHEVROLETEXPRESS2019-2020
CHEVROLETSILVERADO 25002019
CHEVROLETSUBURBAN2019
GMCSAVANA2019-2020
GMCSIERRA 25002019

 


Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

•   MIL is illuminated.

•   Oil Pressure Indicator on.

Some customers may also comment that the MIL illuminates and then turns off.

Some technicians may find DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance) active or stored in history in the Engine Control Module (ECM).

 

Cause

This condition may be caused by a sticking oil pressure relief valve within the oil pump assembly.

 

Correction

If you encounter a vehicle with the above DTC or conditions and before replacing any parts, it will be necessary to follow the steps below to determine what failure mode may exist and what the correct repair procedure is:

⇒ Remove the oil level indicator and confirm the oil level is at the full mark and not overfilled.

If oil level is full, it will be necessary to follow the steps below:

– Inspect the #1 main bearing for any damage.

•   If the #1 main bearing is not damaged, then it will be necessary to replace the engine oil pump only.

•   If the #1 main bearing is damaged but not spun it will be necessary to replace the crankshaft, main bearings, rod bearings and the engine oil pump.

•   If the #1 main bearing was spun it will be necessary to replace the engine assembly.

When the applicable repair is complete road test vehicle to ensure engine is operating as designed.

 

Parts Information

DescriptionPart NumberQty
PUMP, OIL126963571
ENGINE, GASOLINE (SERV NEW) L96192565941
ENGINE, GASOLINE (SERV NEW) LC8126422691
CRANKSHAFT, (CROSS DRILLED CRANK)126856561
BEARING KIT, CR/SHF (STD) (#3)890175721
BEARING KIT, CR/SHF (#1,2,4,5) (STD)89017571 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light4
BEARING KIT, CONN ROD (STD)89017573 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light8
GASKET, OIL PAN12612350 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1
SEAL, O/PMP SUC PIPE (0-RING)12584922 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1
HOUSING, CR/SHF RR OIL SEAL12639250 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1
GASKET, CR/SHF RR OIL SEAL HSG12639249 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1
BOLT, CR/SHF BALR (M16x2.0x103)12557840 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1
STUD, CR/SHF BRG CAP (HFH, M10x2x23)12560273 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light10
BOLT, CR/SHF BRG CAP (SIDE) (SHORT) (M8x1.25×11)1255612710
BOLT, CR/SHF BRG CAP (M10x2x102.5)12560272 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light10
GASKET, ENG FRT CVR12633904 Information on Engine Low Oil Pressure Indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - DTC P0521 Set - 2019-2020 Chevrolet GMC | small light1

 


 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 20-NA-161
Date: May, 2021

MC-10198859-9999.pdf 72.592KB

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