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We cover the Escalade from 2000 to 2024, across several generations of GM full-size body-on-frame trucks. Recent models use a 6.2-liter V8 with a 10-speed automatic, and a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel is offered from 2021.


The 2012 Cadillac Escalade belongs to the third-generation Escalade (GMT900), built for model years 2007–2014. Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2012 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2012 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “C”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 14 years old, a 2012 vehicle often needs work on the cooling system, timing components, suspension bushings, motor mounts and corroded electrical connectors, all jobs where the exact factory procedure and torque values save time.
Same generation: 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 2008 Cadillac Escalade, 2009 Cadillac Escalade, 2010 Cadillac Escalade, 2011 Cadillac Escalade, 2013 Cadillac Escalade, 2014 Cadillac Escalade.
All Cadillac Escalade model years: 2000 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024
Engine
4.8L
5.3L
6.0L
6.2L
6.2L (LZ1)
7.0L
Hybrid (HP2)
Transmission
Automatic Transmission - 2ML70
Automatic Transmission - 6L45/6L50/6L80/6L90
