Chevrolet Captiva problems (2006–2015)

The only engine of the Chevrolet Captiva that we have documented, the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution». Beyond the engine, the Captiva only has documented safety recalls: unintended engine starting with the key off (2007–2010), an ABS valve due to unsuitable brake fluid, a 2.2 starter motor failure with stop/start in 2014, and a leak at the fuel filler neck on 2011 cars. Diesel faults (DPF, injectors) are covered on the engine page.

Beyond the engine, the Captiva only has documented safety recalls: unintended engine starting with the key off (2007–2010), an ABS valve due to unsuitable brake fluid, a 2.2 starter motor failure with stop/start in 2014, and a leak at the fuel filler neck on 2011 cars. Diesel faults (DPF, injectors) are covered on the engine page. The most important documented faults are: unintended engine start with the key in the off position (electrical system, high severity), ABS module valve jammed by unsuitable brake fluid (brakes, high severity), starter motor failure with the car running (2014 2.2 with stop/start) (electrical system, high severity) and fuel leak at the tank filler neck (2011 units) (airbags and safety, high severity).^[2][5][6][7]

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: sump cover fire risk from DPF fault (2011–2015 Captiva diesel) (2.0 and 2.2 VCDi, critical severity), blocked DPF and failed regenerations (2.0 and 2.2 VCDi, medium severity) and injectors failing early from soot build-up (2.0 and 2.2 VCDi, medium severity).

According to our rating by year, the best is 2006 (9.3/10); the worst rated is 2014 (6.8/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Yes: we have documented 5 campaigns for the Chevrolet Captiva, such as safety Gate alert A12/1558/16: 2.2 starter motor with stop/start (2016). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.^[6]