2012 Chevrolet Captiva recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva and 65 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is electrical system (43 reports), followed by engine (16). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Engine | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 5, 2019 · 150,000 miles · OK
Going down road at 70mph and vehicle slows down to 40mph on its own and I almost was rear ended by the car behind me. This happened on a major highway.
Engine · Dec 5, 2019 · 150,000 miles · OK
Going down road at 70mph and vehicle slows down to 40mph on its own and I almost was rear ended by the car behind me. This happened on a major highway.
Power Train · Dec 5, 2019 · 150,000 miles · OK
Going down road at 70mph and vehicle slows down to 40mph on its own and I almost was rear ended by the car behind me. This happened on a major highway.
Unknown or Other · Jun 20, 2019 · 85,000 miles · ID
The vehicle is lightweight to the point where high winds push the car to the side while it is in motion. You can feel the wind moving it and feel the car move a lot when other vehicles are driving at high speeds next to it.
Electrical System · Jun 18, 2019 · 47,000 miles · KY
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. The contact stated that she was unable to eject the key from the ignition. The contact had to restart the vehicle and manuever the steering wheel in order for the key to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.…
Engine · Jun 4, 2019 · 84,000 miles · WV
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While starting the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the turn signal lights failed to make a clicking noise when activated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally and the service vehicle and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…
Electrical System · Jun 4, 2019 · 84,000 miles · WV
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While starting the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the turn signal lights failed to make a clicking noise when activated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally and the service vehicle and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…
Exterior Lighting · Jun 4, 2019 · 84,000 miles · WV
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While starting the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the turn signal lights failed to make a clicking noise when activated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally and the service vehicle and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…
Electrical System · Apr 10, 2019 · 94,258 miles · OK
The e-brake comes on by its self while driving down road. Checked againest VIN and stated not on recall list but others have been recalled for same thing.
Service Brakes · Apr 10, 2019 · 94,258 miles · OK
The e-brake comes on by its self while driving down road. Checked againest VIN and stated not on recall list but others have been recalled for same thing.
Engine · Apr 9, 2019 · 92,000 miles · IA
Check engine light continues to come on. Had it tested and I needed to replace the camshaft and the crankshaft sensors. Did that drove it for a week or two and the light came back on tested it again and got the same reading concerning bank 1 camshaft and crankshaft sensor. Was told it could be the timing chain causing this problem and that this vehicle is known for the timing…
Engine · Apr 2, 2019 · 65,000 miles · NY
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and three quarts of oil were added. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil and it needed to be changed before every 1,000 miles. The…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (43), engine (16), electronic stability control (esc) (8).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.