2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
The 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA, potentially affecting up to 3,150 vehicles.
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 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVING ALONG SLOWLY AND VEHICLE FROZE UP AND REFUSED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE GARAGE BY TOW TRUCK. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GCUS-3-730 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
15806 - Customer Satisfaction Program - Under certain conditions, a software error could cause the odometer value in certain vehicles to increase a small amount (a fraction of a [mile/kilometer]) at startup. The impact of this potential error on the vehicle is minor?only three occurrences in the field have been...
PIP5301A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. If the Global...
14-00-90-001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides additional information on the fuel tank capacitys.
14003A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14003A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Update Starter Motor B+ cable attachment
PI0944 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC5491B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
- 2008 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 0 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA (current)
- 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 100 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 143 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 198 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — 23 complaints
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