2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
132
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
The 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT has received a total of 132 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (45 complaints), Engine (22 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT, potentially affecting up to 5,220 vehicles.
Recall 12V301000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 2,070 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 11V591000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
| 3,150 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
132 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The car will stall and shut off, the radio quits working and the key will get stuck in the ignition.
The car will stall and shut off, the radio quits working and the key will get stuck in the ignition.
The component that has failed has been the transmission and the AC. My safety was at risk because the car wouldn’t drive forward whilst on the road. It has been confirmed by independent service. Yes the problem has been inspected by representatives. There was a warning that was said “Check transmission engine”
The component that has failed has been the transmission and the AC. My safety was at risk because the car wouldn’t drive forward whilst on the road. It has been confirmed by independent service. Yes the problem has been inspected by representatives. There was a warning that was said “Check transmission engine”
On my 2012 CHEVEROLET captiva LT .I HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE AN I WENT TO OPEN MY GATES THE CAR JUMPS OUT OF THE PARKING BRAKES IF THE ENGINE IDLES GO UP JUST A LITTLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMES ON .OR IF YOU ARE IN DRIVE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES UP AND JUST REVS THE ENGINE THE BRAKES JUMPS OUT REALLY EASY. NO SAFETY TO THIS EMERGENCY BRAKES.
Safety Rating for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI1300B — POWER TRAIN
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians information on resetting the change transmission fluid message on Driver Information Center (DIC) after changing the transmission fluid.
PI1300B — EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians information on resetting the change transmission fluid message on Driver Information Center (DIC) after changing the transmission fluid.
PIP-5096 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO CAM ACTUATOR CODES SET - DTC P0011, DTC P0014, DTC 20024, DTC P0021 AND NO OTHER DRIVABILITY ISSUES, THE ENGINE EUN STICKER SHOULD BE INSPECTED, BEFORE REPLACING ACTUATOR. *PE
SB-13-02-32-001 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING MAKES NOISES OR FLUID LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, POWER STEERING PUMP OR GEAR. *PE UPDATED 9/30/13. *PE UPDATED 11/7/14. *PE
SB-13-02-32-001 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING MAKES NOISES OR FLUID LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, POWER STEERING PUMP OR GEAR. *PE UPDATED 9/30/13. *PE UPDATED 11/7/14. *PE
SB-13-02-32-001 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING MAKES NOISES OR FLUID LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, POWER STEERING PUMP OR GEAR. *PE UPDATED 9/30/13. *PE UPDATED 11/7/14. *PE
PIT5197 — SEATS
Heated Seats Inoperative After Replacing The Heated Seat Control Module.
PIP-5074 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
CHEVROLET: THE A/C COMPRESSOR HOSE HAS AN OIL LEAK, FROM OIL FILTER, DUE TO THE RUBBING OF OIL FILTER AND TO INCREASE DISTANCE, FROM A/C HOSE AND FILTER, AN ALTERNATE OIL FILTER WILL BE INSTALLED. MODEL 2012-2013 CAPTIVA SPORT. *PE
PIP-5074 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CHEVROLET: THE A/C COMPRESSOR HOSE HAS AN OIL LEAK, FROM OIL FILTER, DUE TO THE RUBBING OF OIL FILTER AND TO INCREASE DISTANCE, FROM A/C HOSE AND FILTER, AN ALTERNATE OIL FILTER WILL BE INSTALLED. MODEL 2012-2013 CAPTIVA SPORT. *PE
PIT5138A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
- 2009 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT — 0 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT — 0 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT (current)
- 2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT — 13 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT — 8 complaints
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