2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva Sport years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. That is the most of any Captiva Sport model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (46 complaints, 57%), typically at around 74,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 57% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 28% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 19% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 15% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 11% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake
Problem: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from april 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. If this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.
Risk: If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The safety recall began on july 27, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Problem: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet captiva vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. Driving the vehicle with the transmission in manual mode and in first gear causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. Increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid and can result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoirâs melting point.
Risk: After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version, free of charge. An advisory letter to customers, along with instructions, will be mailed in january 2012. When parts become available, gm will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a gm dealer to have the repairs performed. Gm anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I bought my car used a year ago. I had this same issue about 8 months ago for a short time but now it keeps happening everything I turn my ignition key off. My key won't come out it gets stuck on the ACC, I think that's what it's called, its been about 7 or 8 weeks now but its getting worse. And…
My shifter doesn't recognize that its in park and won't let me remove my keys. It gets stuck on ACC and I can't turn my key/ignition to the off position. And for the 3rd time it's like popped outta gear. I bought it used. This started 2 months ago but for the 10 days its continually gotten worse. 8…
The car will stall and shut off, the radio quits working and the key will get stuck in the ignition.
The component that has failed has been the transmission and the AC. My safety was at risk because the car wouldnât drive forward whilst on the road. It has been confirmed by independent service. Yes the problem has been inspected by representatives. There was a warning that was said âCheck…
On my 2012 CHEVEROLET captiva LT .I HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE AN I WENT TO OPEN MY GATES THE CAR JUMPS OUT OF THE PARKING BRAKES IF THE ENGINE IDLES GO UP JUST A LITTLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMES ON .OR IF YOU ARE IN DRIVE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES UP AND JUST REVS THE…
Other Chevrolet Captiva Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Captiva Sport | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva Sport | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 80 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Captiva Sport model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.