The service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice — 3.6L V6 and 6.0L V8 engines, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | PPV Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 0 complaints · 503 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Caprice manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 500
- General Information 1,919
- Accessories & Equipment 2,859
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 278
- Body & Frame 1,067
- Brakes 629
- Restraints 302
- Drivelines & Axles 87
- Steering 155
- Electrical 2,380
- Suspension 188
- Engine Mechanical 952
- Transmission 1,016
- Engine Performance 3,407
- First Pass - 150
- Final Pass - 425
- Third Pass - 50
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Caprice
- Seat Belts · 15V399000If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a cr.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 14V544000If the transmission can be moved from "park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintende.
- Electrical System — ignition · 14V540000If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 503 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Caprice. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Caprice manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Caprice?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 6.0L V8 across the PPV Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2012 Caprice problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Caprice, covering seat belts, power train, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2012 Caprice wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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