GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Inspect the engine oil level.

Is the engine oil level at the FULL mark on the dipstick?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Fill the engine oil level to the full mark on the dip stick.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the low oil indicator illuminate for approximately 3 seconds and turn off?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

Go to Step 4

4

Test for powertrain control module (PCM) DTCs. Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
  2. Enter the instrument cluster WOW mode.
  3. Command the instrument cluster indicators ON.

Does the low oil indicator turn on?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.8L

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

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