This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice covers a car sold in one configuration only: the PPV, a four-door sedan built for police duty and powered by a single engine, the naturally aspirated 6.0-liter overhead-valve V8 of 364 cubic inches running as a flex-fuel unit. One engine, one body and one trim means no variant sorting at all — every torque value, clearance figure, wiring diagram and diagnostic routine in the book applies to the vehicle on the lift.
Engines covered
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- PPV
Known issues on the 2011 Caprice. Three recalls sit on the federal record. One describes pins in the transmission selector lever that can shift out of position, letting the car leave Park without the brake pedal pressed and moving without warning. Another covers the flexible steel cables anchoring the front seat belts, which can bend and break so an occupant is not properly restrained in a crash. The third involves an ignition key that a driver's knee can knock out of the run position, cutting engine power and leaving the air bags unarmed. One complaint, on the suspension, was filed.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles m
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a cr
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which inc
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patr
If the transmission can be moved from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintende
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles m
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RK
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 410 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WENT UNDER THE CAR, JUST PURCHASED FROM CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AUCTIONS, A 54K MILE EX-PATROL CAR...TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL. FOUND TWO CRACKS ON WHAT IS A TENSION HOLDING BRAC
WENT UNDER THE CAR, JUST PURCHASED FROM CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AUCTIONS, A 54K MILE EX-PATROL CAR...TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL. FOUND TWO CRACKS ON WHAT IS A TENSION HOLDING BRAC
