The service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 5 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 year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Eco Sedan 4-Door · LTZ Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 1,349 complaints · 776 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Cruze manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 488
- General Information 1,843
- Accessories & Equipment 4,892
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 400
- Body & Frame 1,905
- Brakes 542
- Restraints 393
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 396
- Electrical 2,544
- Suspension 210
- Engine Mechanical 891
- Transmission 1,119
- Engine Performance 3,375
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Cruze
- Air Bags · 13V023000If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating de.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › mounting · 12V289000The fuel tank could come loose in a crash, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the tank.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 12V288000Either condition could result in an engine compartment fire, possibly causing injury or de.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist · 13V360000A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the v.
- Electrical System — ignition · 16V502000If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupa.
Owners have filed 1,349 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 776 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Cruze. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Cruze manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Cruze?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the Eco Sedan 4-Door, LTZ Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2012 Cruze problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Cruze, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling. 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 Cruze 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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