2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport.
Worst 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Electronic Stability Control
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 45 | — | — | 79,328 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 1 | 95,097 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | — | 94,338 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 79,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 53,695 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | 1 | 84,287 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,220 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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