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Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, covering model years 2012 to 2014. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (80), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 95 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2012–2014)
  • most complaints: 2012 (80 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (47 complaints)
  • latest recall 12V301000 (reported Jun 28, 2012)
  • 4 complaints reporting a crash (4.2%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (2.1%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (2.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 80 of 95, or 84.2%. Next come 2013 (9) and 2014 (6).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Captiva Sport owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2012–2014Column chart of 95 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2012 with 80. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2012: 80 complaints8020122013: 9 complaints920132014: 6 complaints62014
Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2012802210
201391010
201461000
All model years954220

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Captiva Sport components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 47 complaints (49.5% of all 95), followed by Engine (33) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (12).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System4749.5%
Engine3334.7%
Unknown or Other1616.8%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1212.6%
Steering99.5%
Air Bags88.4%
Service Brakes77.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System55.3%
Power Train55.3%
Exterior Lighting44.2%
Vehicle Speed Control44.2%
Back Over Prevention11.1%
Parking Brake11.1%
Seats11.1%
Structure11.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Captiva Sport, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2012.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Captiva Sport recall campaigns covering each model year
2012: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 12V301000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model year 2012

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
    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 Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 11V591000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid

    Model year 2012

    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 reservoir’s melting point.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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 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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, covering model years 2012 to 2014. The most recent, 12V301000, was reported on June 28, 2012 and is filed under “Parking brake”.

Which Chevrolet Captiva Sport model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 80 of the 95 complaints in NHTSA’s file (84.2%). The next are 2013 (9) and 2014 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 47 complaints, or 49.5% of all 95. Engine (33) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (12) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Captiva Sport?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 95 complaints, 4 report a crash, 2 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.