This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice covers two engines rather than one: the 3.6-liter DOHC V6 of 217 cubic inches and the 6.0-liter overhead-valve V8 of 364, both naturally aspirated and certified for flex fuel. The body is a four-door sedan and the trim is PPV. The difference between the two engines runs deeper than displacement — camshaft layout, valvetrain service and cooling loads all diverge — so the engine sections are read according to which one is fitted.
Engines covered
- 3.6L V6 (217 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- PPV
Known issues on the 2012 Caprice. The federal record for this model year is clean, with no recalls and no owner complaints recorded. What remains is the reference work: engine mechanical and fuel procedures for both the V6 and the V8, transmission and driveline specifications, brake and suspension torque values, and the wiring diagrams and diagnostic routines for the sedan's chassis and body circuits. Those specifications are the practical value of a book like this — they tell you what a worn part should have measured when it was new.
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.
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