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Chevrolet Captiva

2011–2015 only

380 classified complaints 1 recall

2011–2015 Chevrolet Captiva models have 380 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Captiva report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 129 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 51 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 42 complaints

Median onset: 94,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 23 complaints

Median onset: 71,500 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 20 complaints

Median onset: 47,200 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 73,000 miles.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 67,500 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Chevrolet Captiva report for every year and full specs/safety data.