Chevrolet Captiva problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints and 1 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Captiva (2011–2015). The 2014 Captiva has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 1
- Model years
- 4
- Worst year
- 2014
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Chevrolet Captiva years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2014 Chevrolet Captiva — 58 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (0 complaints).
Every Chevrolet Captiva model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2014 Captiva | 58 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2013 Captiva | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2011 Captiva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Chevrolet Captiva problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System39 complaints
- Engine34 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech6 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain5 complaints
- Body & Structure4 complaints
- Airbags3 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion3 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control3 complaints
- Steering3 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers3 complaints
Complaint trend
Chevrolet Captiva recalls
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.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology