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2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 Orlando.

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Model year2014201320122011

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.1 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3519 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Injector Primary Resistance1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 12574 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
373
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 373 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5399A2018-05-23EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
100729001C2018-04-24Power TrainThis informational bulletin provides information for the 6-Speed manual transaxle (RPOs…
PI0281G2018-04-06StructureThis preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel…
130089010B2018-04-03EquipmentThis informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies…
040730013D2017-11-22Power TrainThis informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2012 Orlando have open recalls?

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