2015 Chevrolet Captiva
Only 14 complaints 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2015: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing cables.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-25
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24
GM is aware of the key getting stuck in the ignition in 2.2 million cars, but is unwilling to fix my car because it's not on "The list".
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-30
Engine
4 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering.
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While driving on a paved road, the car began swerving from side to side ,unable to control the car and ran into the ditch with total damage to car and injuries to the driver. Air bag did not deploy. Stability control light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-20
Also filed under Air bags and electronic stability control (esc)
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. While turning at a certain angle, the metal part of the steering wheel injured the contact's hand. Medical attention was not received. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-04
Power train
2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Chevrolet Captiva — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.