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ejmjintx · 02-15-2014, 03:41 PM

Lost oil pressure last evening - put the car on a roll back, dealer will look at on Monday I hope

cornerspeed92 · 02-15-2014, 03:52 PM

S3XPanther · 02-15-2014, 04:03 PM

It's specific to LS3's, not just 1LE's. The issue has been around for a while now. Relief valve in the oil pump gets jammed, and needs to be shimmed.

Mgizzle · 02-15-2014, 06:00 PM

Panther more info please.

S3XPanther · 02-15-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mgizzle

Panther more info please.

Well, unfortunately it's just the luck of the draw. It's been an issue for years now. This is why it is highly recommended that you change out your stock oil pump (usually melling high volume or high pressure replacement) when you tear into the motor for a cam swap. OR, you can reuse your stock pump, but simply shim the relief valve a few millimeters. However, like I said, there's no telling if your LS3 is affected unless you physically remove the oil pump. Some people have run LS3's (in stock form) for more than 100,000 with never even encountering a single issue. Simultaneously, others have lost the motor due to the stuck valve in less than 10,000 miles. Like I said, it's just the luck of the draw.

S3XPanther · 02-15-2014, 06:12 PM

But, that shouldn't scare you. If it does happen that you lose oil pressure, turn the engine off immediately *if the situation permits*, and have the car towed to a shop.

Lumino1LE · 02-15-2014, 07:22 PM

I've had it replaced on my 1LE at about 8K miles (2013). I definitely scared the living crap out of me, but it was towed to a dealer and fixed.

Camaro Dude · 02-15-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumino1LE

I've had it replaced on my 1LE at about 8K miles (2013). I definitely scared the living crap out of me, but it was towed to a dealer and fixed.

What symptoms did you first observe. Was it simply a flashing low oil pressure light that made you go into emergency mode and shut off that engine ASAP?

S3XPanther · 02-15-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

What symptoms did you first observe. Was it simply a flashing low oil pressure light that made you go into emergency mode and shut off that engine ASAP?

That's the only warning you'll ever get. There are no symptoms prior to the event.

Lumino1LE · 02-16-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

That's the only warning you'll ever get. There are no symptoms prior to the event.

I had just finished my final day of a two day track weekend and was getting ready to go home.

I turned on the key/ignition and the warning flashed in the center LED screen and my oil pressure gauge read zero. Immediately, turned the car off.

No warning, no loss of power - just kaput and used OnStar to get it towed to the nearest Chevy dealer.

blake2010ss · 02-16-2014, 11:13 AM

my ss suffered the oil pump failure about 3 years ago. towed to dealership for a warranty replacement, but soon switched to a melling shortly after.

NYROC655 · 02-16-2014, 01:48 PM

Had to replace my engine only after 2500 miles! Oil pump failed on the track at Watkins Glen doing over 100mph. By the time I got it back into the paddock, engine was toast! No warning at all.

Here is a pick of it being trailered back home.

I blame part of the failure for the mods I installed such as supercharger, cam and other goodies.

I highly recommend to anyone that is doing mods to your car, replace the oil pump with an after market, good quality pump.

Camaro Dude · 02-16-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumino1LE

I had just finished my final day of a two day track weekend and was getting ready to go home.

I turned on the key/ignition and the warning flashed in the center LED screen and my oil pressure gauge read zero. Immediately, turned the car off.

No warning, no loss of power - just kaput and used OnStar to get it towed to the nearest Chevy dealer.

Probably no relation, but I'm curious none the less. What kind of oil were you using?

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Originally Posted by NYROC655

Had to replace my engine only after 2500 miles! Oil pump failed on the track at Watkins Glen doing over 100mph. By the time I got it back into the paddock, engine was toast! No warning at all.

Here is a pick of it being trailered back home.

I blame part of the failure for the mods I installed such as supercharger, cam and other goodies.

I highly recommend to anyone that is doing mods to your car, replace the oil pump with an after market, good quality pump.

Same question for you as well.

Lumino1LE · 02-16-2014, 05:34 PM

Mobil 1 5W30.

BTW, my car was/is totally stock.

02-15-2014, 03:41 PM	#1
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S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	It's specific to LS3's, not just 1LE's. The issue has been around for a while now. Relief valve in the oil pump gets jammed, and needs to be shimmed. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

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S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	But, that shouldn't scare you. If it does happen that you lose oil pressure, turn the engine off immediately if the situation permits, and have the car towed to a shop. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

02-15-2014, 07:22 PM	#7
Lumino1LE Rally Yellow 2SS/RS/SR Drives: Born 11/12 2012 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 260	I've had it replaced on my 1LE at about 8K miles (2013). I definitely scared the living crap out of me, but it was towed to a dealer and fixed.

02-16-2014, 11:13 AM	#11
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	my ss suffered the oil pump failure about 3 years ago. towed to dealership for a warranty replacement, but soon switched to a melling shortly after. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

02-16-2014, 01:48 PM	#12
NYROC655 Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Track Ready Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 57	Had to replace my engine only after 2500 miles! Oil pump failed on the track at Watkins Glen doing over 100mph. By the time I got it back into the paddock, engine was toast! No warning at all. Here is a pick of it being trailered back home. I blame part of the failure for the mods I installed such as supercharger, cam and other goodies. I highly recommend to anyone that is doing mods to your car, replace the oil pump with an after market, good quality pump. Attached Images

02-16-2014, 05:34 PM	#14
Lumino1LE Rally Yellow 2SS/RS/SR Drives: Born 11/12 2012 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 260	Mobil 1 5W30. BTW, my car was/is totally stock.