2012 Chevrolet CaptivaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 43 | 1 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 35 electrical system complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2012 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
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
2012 Chevrolet Captiva safety ratings
2012 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: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Captiva owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
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