2011 Chevrolet Captiva
Only 1 complaint on file — too few 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.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving along slowly and vehicle froze up and refused to move. The vehicle had to be taken to the garage by tow truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-09
Safety timeline
1 recall · 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Chevrolet Captiva — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V591000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2011 Chevrolet Captiva?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.