Complaints
100
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#140 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:61,391 mi
Fires:1
#216 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:83,228 mi
#38 complaints
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Avg mileage:73,062 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 | — | 1 | 61,391 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | — | 83,228 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | — | — | 73,062 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | 1 | 57,698 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 70,771 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 55,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 58,633 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 70,674 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 80,028 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 110,129 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 68,555 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,391
ENGINE
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,228
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,062
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,698
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,771
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,333
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,633
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,674
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,028
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,500
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,129
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
PARKING BRAKE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,555
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