Chevrolet Captiva recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 300 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Captiva (model years 2011–2015). The most reported problem area is electrical system (134 complaints), followed by engine (94 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (138), 2013 (97) and 2012 (65). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Captiva model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 134 | 3 of 5 | |
| Engine | 94 | 3 of 5 | |
| Power train | 31 | 3 of 5 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 24 | 3 of 5 | |
| Steering | 17 | 3 of 5 |
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 17 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.