2012 Cadillac Escalade 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

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

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 Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

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 Coolant Air Bleed Hose pipes. Read more

4 Coolant Air Bleed Hose / Pipe parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — GM GENUINE, DORMAN and GATES. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 626591, GATES HHA147 and GM GENUINE 12600254, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade — GM GENUINE 12602048.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — GM GENUINE, DAYCO and GATES.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from GM GENUINE. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 22827733.

In the Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) grade, DAYCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DAYCO 80312.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 22827733, GM GENUINE 15834772 and GM GENUINE 15834773, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade — ELRING 868630.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

3 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — DORMAN, SKP and GM GENUINE. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and SKP. DORMAN 47157 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from GM GENUINE. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 1510595.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 47157, SKP SK47157 and GM GENUINE 1510595.

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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 15041309.

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

11 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, from TECHPRO, DORMAN, GPD and 3 other brands. DORMAN 603054 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

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 Cadillac Escalade, from MOTORAD, DORMAN, AUTOTECNICA and 2 other brands. DORMAN 54218 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 54218, AUTOTECNICA GM0714619 and CALORSTAT RC0144, among others listed above.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

3 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. Every part fits both the 6.0L V8 ELECTRIC/GAS and the 6.2L V8.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES73027, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33845 and VICTOR REINZ 181002301.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Escalade.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16749, 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 Cadillac Escalade come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 6.0L V8 ELECTRIC/GAS and the 6.2L V8.

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

36 Radiator parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 13 brands — OSC, FVP, CSF and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is OSC 2423E. Economy, Premium (All Aluminum Construction) and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 28 parts.

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

3 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. Every part fits both the 6.0L V8 ELECTRIC/GAS and the 6.2L V8.

Part numbers include ACDELCO RC124, GATES 31569 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21342353.

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

10 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, from DORMAN, GPD, AGILITY and 4 other brands. DORMAN 620654 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

Economy: 5 parts, from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is DORMAN 620654.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from AGILITY, TYC, UAC and 1 other brand. TYC 622210 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 4 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 1580882, GM GENUINE 1580883 and GM GENUINE 1581694, among others listed above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

5 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 2 brands — GM GENUINE and VEMO. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 1580881.

This group includes GM GENUINE 1580881, GM GENUINE 1581696 and GM GENUINE 1581697 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

4 Radiator Fan Resistor parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 3 brands — GATES, GM GENUINE and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include GATES FCM137, GATES FCM137K and GM GENUINE 25880376, among others listed above.

This table covers the shrouds that duct air through the fan and radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: TECHPRO GM3110150.

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

13 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, from ACDELCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 24403L carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

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

DORMAN supplies the 3 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Escalade.

This group includes DORMAN 700061, DORMAN 963093D and DORMAN 963122D.

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

20 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 17 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, WELLS and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTX89. 19 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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: 13 parts, from WELLS, ACDELCO, GM GENUINE 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

19 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, AUTOTECNICA and 7 other brands. ACDELCO 131160 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Escalade.

Economy: 3 parts, from AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and SKP. A representative part number is AUTOTECNICA GM0718523.

The Heavy Duty section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5523187 is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2523160.

The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. ACDELCO 131160 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

6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AWO2229. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWO2229, FEL-PRO 35720 and ELRING 782380, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, from DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. DORMAN 9022081 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Escalade.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 9022081.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 85945 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9022081, GPD 8241567 and FOUR SEASONS 85945, 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 12587397.