Chevrolet Caprice Service & Repair Manual 1982–2017

Service and repair manuals for 22 model years of the Chevrolet Caprice, 1982 to 2017. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — OHV · 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV · 3.8L V6 — OHV · 4.4L V8 — OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV · 4.3L V6 — OHV · 4.3L V8 — OHV · 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV · 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC.

Federal safety record, all years: 40 recalls, 900 owner complaints and 3,536 technical service bulletins are logged for the Caprice. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your Caprice year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2017 $49.99 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door select
2016 $49.99 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door select
2015 $49.99 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door select
2014 $49.991 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door details →
2013 $49.994 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door details →
2012 $29.993 3.6L V6; 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door details →
2011 $29.993 6.0L V8 PPV Sedan 4-Door details →
1996 $29.992 4.3L V8; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1995 $29.992 4.3L V8; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1994 $29.992 4.3L V8; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic LS Sedan 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1993 $29.992 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic LS Sedan 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door · Classic LTZ Sedan 4-Door details →
1992 $29.992 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door · Classic LTZ Sedan 4-Door details →
1991 $29.992 5.0L V8; 5.7L V8 Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door · Classic LTZ Sedan 4-Door details →
1990 $29.992 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door +1 details →
1989 $29.992 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door +1 details →
1988 $29.993 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door +2 details →
1987 $29.991 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic LS Brougham Sedan 4-Door +3 details →
1986 $29.993 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic Coupe 2-Door +1 details →
1985 $29.992 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8; 3.8L V6 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic Coupe 2-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1984 $29.992 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Coupe 2-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1983 $29.991 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Classic Sedan 4-Door details →
1982 $29.991 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6; 4.4L V8; 5.7L V8 Classic Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Classic Estate Wagon 4-Door · Classic Coupe 2-Door +2 details →

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2017 Caprice manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 414
  • General Information 1,971
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,259
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 273
  • Body & Frame 1,532
  • Brakes 700
  • Restraints 333
  • Drivelines & Axles 84
  • Steering 207
  • Electrical 2,997
  • Suspension 216
  • Engine Mechanical 960
  • Transmission 900
  • Engine Performance 3,668
  • First Pass - 350
  • UES, otherwise premature Final Pass - 370

04 / Other yearsOther Caprice years

2017 Chevrolet Caprice · $49.99 select →

Engines: 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC; 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV. Trims: PPV Sedan 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2017 Caprice. 0 complaints · 464 TSBs.

2016 Chevrolet Caprice · $49.99 select →

Engines: 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC; 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV. Trims: PPV Sedan 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2016 Caprice. 0 complaints · 467 TSBs.

2015 Chevrolet Caprice · $49.99 select →

Engines: 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC; 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV. Trims: PPV Sedan 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Caprice. 0 complaints · 531 TSBs.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore Caprice manual$29.99–$49.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the Caprice manual

Which Caprice years does this manual cover?

Every year from 1982 to 2017 — 22 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Chevrolet Caprice manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the Caprice, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include Caprice wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Caprice manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover Caprice recalls?

40 recalls are on federal record across the 1982–2017 Caprice, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Chevrolet dealers.

Why do some Caprice years cost more?

Pricing follows the manual: 1982–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2017 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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