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2011 Chevrolet CaptivaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2011 Chevrolet Captiva
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2012. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Chevrolet Captiva recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid

Recall 11V-591 · Dec 19, 2011 · 3,150 vehicles

Risk. AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED FLUID TEMPERATURES, THE RESERVOIR MAY LEAK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Captiva year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Captiva median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Chevrolet Captiva safety ratings

2011 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Captiva owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVING ALONG SLOWLY AND VEHICLE FROZE UP AND REFUSED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE GARAGE BY TOW TRUCK. *TR
Complaint 10483826 · Nov 9, 2012 · 12,000 miles

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