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What is your question?
Gauge showing low oil pressure at idel. no other symptom. Chime alarm has come on couple of times. Will it damage engine to delay replacement ?
What makes this problem better or worse?
Idle engine oil pressure gauge drops noticeably
How long has your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 had this problem?
couple of weeks
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It is ‘quite’ possible this problem is a malfunctioning oil pressure sending unit (switch) .. The 4.3L V/6 isn’t know for actual oil pressure problems. I highly recommend having the oil pressure tested using a manual test gauge before contemplating any repair solutions.. IF test results indicate oil pressure is indeed low - continued operation MAY damage engine. Good luck!
ANY ENGINE that has not been serviced regularly (oil changed) will develop sludge inside the oil pan and eventually restrict or block engine oil flow - hopefully this is not the case here.