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2014 Chevrolet Caprice

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Caprice.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2014 Chevrolet Caprice is a passenger car that calls for 5W-30 engine oil with a 7.1-quart capacity, maintenance figures that frame its mechanical package for researchers. In service-data terms, the model has drawn 17 owner complaints, with steering cited as the most reported issue, and it carries 10 recalls on record. Against the broader Caprice complaint history spanning 1990-2011 — a period that peaked at 196 complaints in 1994 and bottomed at one in 2003 — the 2014 model sits as a comparatively quiet entry, meaning investigators should expect a lighter complaint trail than the nameplate's highest-volume years.

Model year201420132012199619951994199319921991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LN3 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. 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 LN3 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12690386 alt 12577653
Engine air filter92066873
Spark plug12680072 alt 12681660
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades92219234 alt 92219233
Serpentine belt92244381 alt 92252907
Thermostat89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter92184248

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Caprice of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2012 PPV Sedan (Police Patrol Vehicle)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012PPV Sedan (Police Patrol Vehicle) 6.0L V85.30 sec13.90 sec355 hpRWD
2012PPV Sedan (Police Patrol Vehicle) 6.0L V85.70 sec14.20 sec355 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.1 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.7
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.30-4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberLN3
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberLN3

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-221 °F
Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-225 °F
Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.906 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.906 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 15074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
270 degrees70 degrees
390 degrees; M8 Bolts:90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1811 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The federal record shows complaint and recall activity for the Caprice varied across the years listed, with peaks in the mid‑1990s (e.g., 196 complaints in 1994) and lows in the late‑1990s (3 complaints in 1997). After a gap, the 2003 model year recorded 84 complaints and 57 TSBs, while 2011 showed only 1 complaint but 3 recalls and a large number of TSBs (890). The target year 2014 is not present in the supplied year‑by‑year data, so no complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB figures are available for that specific year. Consequently, the trend cannot be extended to 2014, and the data do not specify any known issue or root cause for that model year. Based solely on the federal record provided, there is insufficient evidence to judge whether the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice is a good or bad year to buy; additional sources would be needed for a reliable assessment.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1276
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’03’11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Steering11
Steering,Electrical System1
Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine1
Air Bags1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

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 1276 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6247B2026-05-04Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

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

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group LN3 batteryVehicles taking 7.1 qtEngine oil filter 12690386Engine air filter 92066873Spark plug 12680072Battery 88864541

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Caprice take?

7.1 qt of 5W-30 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Caprice have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.