2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
57% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 80 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
57% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Unknown, car will shut off while driving and turn back on while flashing service traction control. In some cases it will completely turn off and I will have to put transmission in park and re crank it in the middle of traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-24
Also filed under Steering and vehicle speed control
I bought the SUV in dec. 2013. Since this time the car has failed to start twice. Each time I had the battery boost and the car started. I have taken the truck into munday cheverlot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-08
Engine
28% · 22 reportsElectronic stability control (esc)
15% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Loss of power during steering - steering not stable - stall of engine when turning a curve. Caused minor vehicle accident on interstate
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-23
Also filed under Steering and vehicle speed control
Steering
11% · 9 reportsService brakes
6% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-01-24Steering11V591000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2012-07-27Parking brake12V301000 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…
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V591000 · Steering
- Recall 12V301000 · Parking brake
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.