Chevrolet Captiva Problems by Year
NHTSA has 315 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Chevrolet Captiva, across 5 model years (2011–2015). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (138). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Chevrolet Captiva years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Captiva year: 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Captiva: 138 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 Captiva: 97 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 Captiva: 65 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Captiva problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 139 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 98 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 34 | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 4 | 8 |
| Structure | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chevrolet Captiva problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2014: electrical system (60)
All Chevrolet Captiva model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 14 | 0 | 3★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 | 3★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Captiva years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (97), 2014 (138) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Captiva year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Captiva?
Electrical System, with 139 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.