https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:02 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2084770 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] while driving this vehicle owned by the state of Arizona I was involved in a collision at 40 mph. The airbags did not deploy and I sustained serious brakes and internal bleeding. There were no warning lamps. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2028004 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents . https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2028005 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents . https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2028006 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents . https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2014771 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT This car is know for engine consumption issues it is the motor and it is know has has been recalled due to issues in prior years. My engine is consuming a half a quart every 40 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-2007041 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The engine light was on and i went to dealership to have it checked out. They told me that it was a computer glich and not to worry about it. Was driving on the highway when the engine exploded and the car stopped. I was able to glide to the side of the road. After talking to dealership again they said that this model had something wrong with a part in the engine that normally would cause the car https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1995724 Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car will stall and shut off, the radio quits working and the key will get stuck in the ignition. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1995725 Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car will stall and shut off, the radio quits working and the key will get stuck in the ignition. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1993212 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT This car is a 2014 chevy captiva it has had multiple leaks that I have repaired on my own the engine gussles up gas like there's no tomorrow and then on hot days even though all liquids are filled will randomly have a check engine code and a reduced engine code amd service stabiltek system come on all at once. Now in this car I replaced the fuel pump, up and down 02 sensors the whole catalytic sys https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1993213 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT This car is a 2014 chevy captiva it has had multiple leaks that I have repaired on my own the engine gussles up gas like there's no tomorrow and then on hot days even though all liquids are filled will randomly have a check engine code and a reduced engine code amd service stabiltek system come on all at once. Now in this car I replaced the fuel pump, up and down 02 sensors the whole catalytic sys https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1975692 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Within 3 days my vehicle stopped working with no warnings (check engine or other warnings) the vehicle made a rattling noise and then would not turn on. Upon inspection mechanic informed me that the engine would need to be replaced. There were no oil leaks or issues that would have caused the engine to die. The vehicle did not give me any signs of warnings that there was a problem. This cost would https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1975693 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Within 3 days my vehicle stopped working with no warnings (check engine or other warnings) the vehicle made a rattling noise and then would not turn on. Upon inspection mechanic informed me that the engine would need to be replaced. There were no oil leaks or issues that would have caused the engine to die. The vehicle did not give me any signs of warnings that there was a problem. This cost would https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1973404 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. The check engine warning light was illumin https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1968334 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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” https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1968335 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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” https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1956532 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle then lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. Upon inspection, there was white smoke coming from the engine, and there was no engine oil on the dipstick. The https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1950583 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT I got into a car accident someone pulled in front of me and I hit them and my air bags didn’t go off https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1946038 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT When describing what happened, try to answer these questions as specifically as possible: What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Is it available for inspection upon request? the engine, when I am at a traffic light or in line at school to pick up my daughter, the car starts to shake suddenly, what I have to do is put it in NEUTRAL so that the movement decreases. Also when I'm driving o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1946039 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT When describing what happened, try to answer these questions as specifically as possible: What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Is it available for inspection upon request? the engine, when I am at a traffic light or in line at school to pick up my daughter, the car starts to shake suddenly, what I have to do is put it in NEUTRAL so that the movement decreases. Also when I'm driving o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1946040 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT When describing what happened, try to answer these questions as specifically as possible: What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Is it available for inspection upon request? the engine, when I am at a traffic light or in line at school to pick up my daughter, the car starts to shake suddenly, what I have to do is put it in NEUTRAL so that the movement decreases. Also when I'm driving o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1940197 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1930744 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT These vehicles are known to use an excess of oil in the engine, when the engine oil is low there is no warning light/system to notify operator of this, I have talked with many other owners and it is the same story. Mechanics report this engine uses oil burnt by the catalytic convertor, they say it can only be fixed if you have a major engine repair, then it will be normal in oil usage. This seem https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1930315 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, car will shut off while driving and turn back on while flashing service traction control. In some cases it will completely turn off and I will have to put transmission in park and re crank it in the middle of traffic. Power steering goes out while driving aswell as other issues. Locks go in and out while driving. No known cause to this as battery and alternator is good and I've replaced B https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1930316 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, car will shut off while driving and turn back on while flashing service traction control. In some cases it will completely turn off and I will have to put transmission in park and re crank it in the middle of traffic. Power steering goes out while driving aswell as other issues. Locks go in and out while driving. No known cause to this as battery and alternator is good and I've replaced B https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1930317 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, car will shut off while driving and turn back on while flashing service traction control. In some cases it will completely turn off and I will have to put transmission in park and re crank it in the middle of traffic. Power steering goes out while driving aswell as other issues. Locks go in and out while driving. No known cause to this as battery and alternator is good and I've replaced B https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1925829 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the highway when it started losing power. The engine light came on. I had got this car at a dealer, so I took it to them, and they wouldn't do anything. It was low on oil, so I got a gallon of oil and started home which was a half hour away. I could only drive a little way and had to stop and put oil in it. I took it to a mechanic, and they checked the motor and changed the oil. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1925830 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was driving down the highway when it started losing power. The engine light came on. I had got this car at a dealer, so I took it to them, and they wouldn't do anything. It was low on oil, so I got a gallon of oil and started home which was a half hour away. I could only drive a little way and had to stop and put oil in it. I took it to a mechanic, and they checked the motor and changed the oil. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1925877 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car consistently burned through oil despite getting regular oil changes and checks. The oil burned through before I was aware and the car now needs a new engine that will cost more than it’s worth https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1917314 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Reporting for my Mother in law. Confirmed by me several times. First incident occurred while she was driving, dry roads, normal traffic at approximately 65 MPH the front brakes locked up and abruptly bought the car to a stop. She was half in the traffic live lane and half on shoulder. She called me and I went immediately. I got there in about 30 minutes and there was several people trying to push https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva-sport#complaint-1901062 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT While driving on an interstate, the voltage suddenly began to decrease. Within a few minutes, the car died on the highway. we were able to get it to the shoulder. No electrical equipment worked, including the emergency lights. After taking it to a garage, the mechanic said the alternator was working fine, but the battery was drained. He was able to start and run the car, but the computer indic