2012 Cadillac Escalade Service and Repair Manual
This 2012 Cadillac Escalade factory service and repair manual is built around this year's specific engine, trim and body configuration, so the torque values and diagnostic steps you're following are the ones GM published for your Escalade rather than a generic full-size SUV procedure.
Engines covered
- 6.2L V8 (376 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 6.0L V8 full hybrid (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- Hybrid
- Hybrid Platinum
- Luxury
- Platinum
- Premium
- Special Edition
Known issues on the 2012 Escalade. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. Two of them cover the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator module, equipped with non-desiccated inflators: an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. The third covers the ignition lock actuator, which may bind and let the key snap from "Start" back to "Accessory," causing a loss of engine, steering and braking power and increasing the risk of a crash; if the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Owners have filed 26 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the air bag inflator, servicing the ignition lock actuator, or working through the hybrid drivetrain on the FHEV models, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2012 Escalade.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 250
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicle
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alterna
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 PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.
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
Showing the 8 most recent of 590 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I HIT AND TOTALED A BLACK MAN CONVERTIBLE I WAS AT FAULT. PLEASE HELP I WAS TEXTING AND DRIVING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ANOTH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD. THE CONTACT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD. THE CONTACT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD. THE CONTACT
Showing the 5 most serious of 32 complaints filed with NHTSA.
