2012 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Captiva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (43 complaints, 66%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 65owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 66% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 25% | 87,390 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 12% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 12% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 49,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 110,129 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 68,555 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Captiva recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
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.
Going down road at 70mph and vehicle slows down to 40mph on its own and i almost was rear ended by the car behind me. This happened on a major highway.
The vehicle is lightweight to the point where high winds push the car to the side while it is in motion. You can feel the wind moving it and feel the car move a lot when other vehicles are driving at high speeds next to it.
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.
Other Chevrolet Captiva years
← 2011 Captiva · 2013 Captiva →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.