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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, most often about the electrical (57% of complaints, typically around 74,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Captiva Sport model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems
Electrical
46 complaints · 57%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Intermittently the radio first cuts off, then panel lights come on (traction control, check engine lights) turn signal lights work, but no sound. You lose power to car and cannot even take the key out of the ignition. After some time, you can finally get the key out. Sometimes it's minutes, sometimes it's hours. This…
After driving and parking, the vehicle at the store. The vehicle constantly looses all power and will not start and there are no warning signs. Keys will lock in the ignition, remote start deprograms, the car has no power. Positive battery cable is extremely hot and second-degree burns are on hand when touched.…
Engine
22 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.
Stopped running suddenly.I had driven this vehicle and it was running fine. Shut it off came back in about 4 hours and it would not start. Had it towed to garage for repairs...timing belt broken at approx 100,000 mile.
After driving and parking, the vehicle at the store. The vehicle constantly looses all power and will not start and there are no warning signs. Keys will lock in the ignition, remote start deprograms, the car has no power. Positive battery cable is extremely hot and second-degree burns are on hand when touched.…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Key keeps getting stuck in the ignition 75% of the time I try to shift it off. It wont shut all the way off either. It just goes to acc. Seems like a very very common issue. This needs a recall and gm should have to pay for it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Unable to remove key from ignition when vehicle is in park. This is happening more and more frequently. Started about 6 months ago. Normally you have to run through the gears several times or restart. Now it's much harder and takes longer to get the key out. Also, there are significant electrical issues. We replaced a…
Stability control
12 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles.
Initially the issue presented as occasional brake light outage. Soon after this became permanent. It also affects the reverse lights making it so that they're always on, even when the car isn't running. In addition, the interior lights (doors and overhead) are affected and no longer work. The backup camera had to be…
When driving down street or even in a parked position the SUV won't start. No lights, no audio. Cannot remove key. Unable to engage alarm. Radio on & off intermittently; triggered by using hazards, turn signals, hi-beams, cruise control. Also, 'service traction control', 'ABS', and a capital 'p' with wrench icon…
Steering
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
Key sticks in ignition and will not come out when in park. At times car will not even shut off. . Key will not come out of ignition unless you restart the car. Have moved the shifter and steering wheel and pushed the key in as advised by dealership. Still no
Key gets locked in the ignition. Always not sometimes all the time. Just purchased this vehicle is parked and cant drive it without leaving the key inside
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. The contacts stated that when the contact released the emergency brakes, the warning lights for the parking brake, service parking brake, ABS, and service traction control indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate…
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. While driving 40 MPH, the parking brake light continued to activate and the cruise control cut off when the blinker was activated, which disengaged the cruise control and slowed down the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
Was driving down the interstate when my airbag light came on. It stayed on for 8 miles then switched off. I was doing approx 68 MPH when it came on, turned off when I slowed down at 50 for road construction. Had just picked the vehicle up from the dealer that morning after having a rear axle boot/shaft something like…
Takata recall-I bought my 2012 Chevrolet captiva ls in march 2013. On june 20, the car went on a trip to branson, mo.while driving on the highway, the AC started blowing dry vapor from the vents-no cold air. Also the light for the shifting gears p,n,r &d was not working. I took the car to the shop. No prob. Found.…
Speed control
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: cruise control.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. While driving 40 MPH, the parking brake light continued to activate and the cruise control cut off when the blinker was activated, which disengaged the cruise control and slowed down the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
Fix: 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 chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Full defect summary
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 park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may not be fully seated in its connector and may separate from the connector. If this occurs, the park brake will become inoperative and will not hold the vehicle.
Steering: power steering fluid
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.
Fix: 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 january 2012. When parts become available, gm will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a gm dealer to have the repairs performed. Gm anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Full defect summary
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 manual mode and in first gear causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher speed than is typical. Increased pump speed generates heat that is transferred to the power steering fluid and can result in power steering fluid temperatures that approach the power steering pump reservoirâs melting point.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (46 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); engine (22 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); other or unspecified (15 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 28, 2012 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
- It is the most complained-about Captiva Sport model year since 2000, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Captiva Sport years
- 2012