https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Captiva. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:31:58 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2171953 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car rests in my yard with a future as a flower pot. There had been no warning of trouble, no smell, no sou https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2171954 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car rests in my yard with a future as a flower pot. There had been no warning of trouble, no smell, no sou https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2171955 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car rests in my yard with a future as a flower pot. There had been no warning of trouble, no smell, no sou https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2069000 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by itself. The engine and transmission has been replaced among other things in the vehicle. This is a hazard to myself and anybody on the road. It has been to multiple mechanics in my city and not one per https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2069001 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by itself. The engine and transmission has been replaced among other things in the vehicle. This is a hazard to myself and anybody on the road. It has been to multiple mechanics in my city and not one per https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2069002 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by itself. The engine and transmission has been replaced among other things in the vehicle. This is a hazard to myself and anybody on the road. It has been to multiple mechanics in my city and not one per https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-2025092 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The service airbag light came on. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1961037 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Around July or August 2020 I started having problems with not being able to hear the turn signal when I used it. The lights for the radio display would randomly dim or randomly return to full strength depending on whether I hit a bump on the road. There was also a "frying eggs" sound after I turned off the ignition. When I took the 2015 Captiva to Yemm Auto Group in Galesburg, IL, they said they c https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1920359 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while in the vehicle, she noticed smoke filling the interior of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, she noticed the smoke originating from a fire on the passenger side visor. The contact stated that she was able to extinguish the fire herself after removing the visor from the vehicle. A police or fire report was not filed. No warn https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1920360 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while in the vehicle, she noticed smoke filling the interior of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, she noticed the smoke originating from a fire on the passenger side visor. The contact stated that she was able to extinguish the fire herself after removing the visor from the vehicle. A police or fire report was not filed. No warn https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1898936 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the cruise control intermittently failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil and that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1898937 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the cruise control intermittently failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil and that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1894180 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Key gets stuck in the ignition. Turns off to ACC, but won’t turn back to LOCK. Cannot remove key. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1887711 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Key will lock in ignition and vehicle will not start. Happens intermittently. Battery is fine, alternator is fine, dealership replaced ignition when purchased which helped for about a year, but the problem continues to become more frequent. Rattling the battery fixes the problem, but only temporarily. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1887509 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various occasions she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after turning off the vehicle and that the p https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1887510 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various occasions she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after turning off the vehicle and that the p https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1873427 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was informed to closely monitor the oil level. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled and was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contac https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1854405 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1854406 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1854407 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1830969 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Continus electric drop causing different systems to lose power, fail, or temporarly disable including but not limited to traction control, emergency break, radio and lights. After researching the problem in various forums I noted many owners facing the same problem over various years with no clear solution. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1824563 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1824564 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1824565 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1823777 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Drive Belt Tensioner is broken, causing loud noise under the hood. The belt could be affected if not repaired and confirmed by Firestone Auto Care. Nothing else but Chevy GM will not fix the issue even though there is a specific service campaign bulletin in regards to the issue. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1820317 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was involved in a car accident that totaled my car and it was front damage my air bags did not come out. My car is with my insurance company. No messages or lamps etc had been on prior to the accident. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1817288 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The key is stuck and will not release from my ignition. I have tried numerous ways to get the key out and it just won't come out. I have had to disconnect my battery so that it doesn't drain my battery, but the issue is still there. I can't use my car to go to work due to the fact my key won't come out. This has really put me in a bind and is unacceptable. I don't have the money to have this fixed https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1801312 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Key stuck in ignition causing anti theft lock which causes battery to die https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1801406 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The key intermediately gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out, have to wiggle and move steering wheel and move from park to drive then try repeated times to get the key out. This appears to be a common problem with 2014 captivas. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-captiva#complaint-1801407 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT My car suddenly started acting funny and was not running well while i was driving, when i got to a stop sign it totally died. It was towed to a shop and was totally out of oil, my car wasn't even 1500 miles over it's last oil change. The engine was totally ruined and needed to be replaced. THis again seems to be a common problem with these engines that they just go out using all the oil in the veh