Oil gage has no pressure, and won't start engine

Tiny
JESUS40214
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • FWD
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  • 239,000 MILES
I was running on cold weather, when engine start having trouble to run
Later same cold night the engine shut off and after check everything that I know, I find out that oil pressure gage it's low making that hard to start engine, oil level on engine it's good tho
Monday, December 30th, 2013 AT 7:51 AM

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Tiny
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This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor or the fuel pump has gone out, when you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds? These guides should help us fix it.

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Also, lets run the codes to see what come up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.
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