# Chevrolet Silverado oil pressure warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 58 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (27) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the oil pressure warning light on the Chevrolet Silverado (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (27). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Stop driving: No. ## Chevrolet Silverado oil pressure warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the oil pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | 2 | 839 | 0% | | 2018 | 1 | 522 | 0% | | 2019 | 27 | 1097 | 2% | | 2021 | 9 | 855 | 1% | | 2022 | 11 | 656 | 2% | | 2023 | 2 | 391 | 1% | | 2024 | 2 | 320 | 1% | | 2025 | 3 | 108 | 3% | | 2026 | 1 | 127 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Silverado oil pressure warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Chevrolet Silverado has 55 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Chevrolet Silverado page](/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Chevrolet Silverado owners report - "Upon pulling over, LOW OIL PRESSURE message appeared, then ATTEMPT ENGINE RESTART. Upon attempting restart, could hear some pretty weird noises but engine did not restart, and I aborted start attempt. Dealership has ordered a replacement motor under warranty. I was stranded on a narrow shoulder of the freeway for..." -- owner of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 - "cold starts sometime there is an audible tick, there is also occasional low oil pressure and the gauge drops and returns to the normal range" -- owner of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 - "I told him that I did see and warning sign saying low oil pressure once I tired to start up the truck again on the side of the road." -- owner of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the oil pressure warning light means The red oil pressure light means oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. The most common cause is a low oil level, but a failing pressure sensor, a worn oil pump, or a clogged pickup can also do it. Pull over and shut the engine off as soon as it is safe; running without oil pressure can destroy the engine in minutes. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low oil level** (most common) 2. **Failing oil pressure sensor or switch** (common) 3. **Wrong or very old oil** (less common) 4. **Clogged oil pickup or failing oil pump** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Silverado oil pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Chevrolet Silverado years have the most oil pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2019, 2021 and 2022 Silverado model years have the most complaints mentioning the oil pressure warning light, with 27 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet Silverado with the oil pressure light on? Stop driving. No. Stop driving as soon as it is safe and shut off the engine. Only drive again if adding oil turns the light off immediately and the engine sounds normal; otherwise have it towed. ### How do I check if my Chevrolet Silverado has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-silverado): 50 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/chevrolet-silverado): 5 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-silverado): 383 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-silverado): 911 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-silverado): 100 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints ## Oil pressure warning light on other models - [Kia Soul](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sorento): 216 complaints - [Hyundai Tucson](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson): 202 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-santa-fe): 175 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Kia K5](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-k5): 159 complaints - [Jeep Compass](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-compass): 100 complaints - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sportage): 76 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 72 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints ## Chevrolet Silverado - [Chevrolet Silverado specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/chevrolet-silverado Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.