2015 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. That ranks 4th out of 5 Captiva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 72,462 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 5 | 36% | 72,462 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 29% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 21% | 69,820 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 14% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Chevrolet Captiva recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car…
The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by itself. The engine and transmission has been replaced among other things in the vehicle. This is a…
The service airbag light came on.
Around July or August 2020 I started having problems with not being able to hear the turn signal when I used it. The lights for the radio display would randomly dim or randomly return to full strength depending on whether I hit a bump on the road. There was also a "frying eggs" sound after I turned…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled in the middle of the road without warning. The driver could not get out of the vehicle due to a vehicle not having power. The police department was contacted…
Other Chevrolet Captiva years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.