2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 3 trims. 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 year2012
Engines
3.0L V6 — DOHC
2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC
TrimsLTZ Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 134 complaints · 467 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Captiva Sport manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 500
  • General Information 1,857
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,847
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 353
  • Body & Frame 1,443
  • Brakes 710
  • Restraints 240
  • Drivelines & Axles 134
  • Steering 112
  • Electrical 2,464
  • Suspension 209
  • Engine Mechanical 693
  • Transmission 1,159
  • Engine Performance 3,142
  • Front 205
  • Rear 205

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Captiva Sport

  1. Parking Brake · 12V301000
    If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement a.
  2. Steering — hydraulic power assist › power steering fluid · 11V591000
    After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. leaking.

Owners have filed 134 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 467 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Captiva Sport. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2012 Captiva Sport manual

Is this manual specific to the 2012 Captiva Sport?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.

What 2012 Captiva Sport problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Captiva Sport, covering parking brake, steering. 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 Captiva Sport 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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