2012 Buick Verano Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the bleeders used to purge air from the coolant circuit. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Verano — GM GENUINE 13267637.

This table covers the Coolant Bleed Hose fittings. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12589732.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 2 brands — CONTINENTAL and GM GENUINE.

Part numbers include CONTINENTAL 63912, CONTINENTAL 64670 and GM GENUINE 90537356.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 36068 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 36068, AJUSA 16063000 and APEX AWO2348, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12607291.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

6 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. AUTOTECNICA CE0713621 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA CE0713621, DORMAN 603383 and GM GENUINE 13465094 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

6 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from DORMAN, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 3 other brands. DORMAN 54218 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 54218, SKP SK54218 and AUTOTECNICA GM0714619 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Reservoir retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 13284504.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies both parts for the 2012 Buick Verano.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD.

This group includes GATES 31431, GATES 31391 and MOTORAD 3128 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

5 Hose Clamp parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from GM GENUINE. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 13162312.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 13162312, GM GENUINE 90572594 and GM GENUINE 90530642, among others listed above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

12 Radiator parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 12 brands — ULTRA-POWER, CSF, DENSO and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3579.

The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 13325 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from CSF, DENSO, TYC and 8 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3579.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

2 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO RC124 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Verano — DORMAN 61136.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

8 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from GPD, SKP, FOUR SEASONS and 5 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76243 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and SKP. A representative part number is GPD 2811883.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from FOUR SEASONS, TYC, AGILITY and 3 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76243 is listed in this group.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 76243, GPD 2811883 and SKP SK620658 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

8 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 22875774 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 22875774, CONTINENTAL 67010 and ACDELCO 22782M, among others listed above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Radiator Mount. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Verano — AUTOTECNICA GM0716057.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

3 Radiator Mount Bushing parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926275 and SKP SK926275, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Radiator. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Verano — GM GENUINE 13330389.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Buick Verano — DORMAN 961364.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

19 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 17 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, SKP and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTX89.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, DORMAN, GPD and 3 other brands. SKP SKTX89 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191118 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from ACDELCO, GM GENUINE, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 9 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 2134514.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

13 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from MOTORAD, GATES, VEMO and 5 other brands. GATES 33943 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from VEMO. A representative part number is VEMO V40990024.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5461180 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7461180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from MOTORAD, GATES, GM GENUINE and 4 other brands. GATES 33943 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

13 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35346.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from GATES, MOTORAD, SKP and 4 other brands. SKP SK9022094 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from SKP and DORMAN. A representative part number is SKP SK9022094.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GATES, MOTORAD, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. GM GENUINE 12597172 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SK9022094, DORMAN 9022094 and GM GENUINE 12597172, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 90537471.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

17 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Buick Verano, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GMB and 11 other brands. SKP SK1307350 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, SKP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1307350.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from GMB, GATES, GM GENUINE and 6 other brands. GATES 43529 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

16 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO ES71282.

This table covers the Water Pump gears. Read more

5 Water Pump Gear parts for the 2012 Buick Verano come from 5 brands — MELLING, CLOYES, FVP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MELLING S911.

Part numbers include MELLING S911, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 90537266.