2011 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. That ranks 5th out of 5 Captiva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Chevrolet Captiva recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Driving along slowly and vehicle froze up and refused to move. The vehicle had to be taken to the garage by tow truck. *tr
Other Chevrolet Captiva years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Captiva model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.