Low Oil Level
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The IPC illuminates the CHECK OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The body control module (BCM) receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM. The IPC receives a message requesting illumination from the BCM via the serial peripheral interface (SPI).