2012 Chevrolet Captiva problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi. The 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva score: good reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.73 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
- Score: 7.3 → 7.8
- No longer affected by: fuel leak at the tank filler neck (2011 units) (rest of the car)
2.0 and 2.2 VCDi engine in the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
Names: 2.0 VCDi · 2.2 VCDi
- With caution
2.2 VCDi 163–184 hp (Z22D1 / A22DM, Captiva, 2011–2015)
163–184 hp · Z22D1, A22DM
2011–2015 Captiva diesels were subject to a recall over fire risk linked to the particulate filter, and the German buying guide also records early injector failures. Check that the recall work has been done.[4][5]
Faults that affect 2012 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlSump cover fire risk from DPF fault (2011–2015 Captiva diesel)Yes: a 2015 Safety Gate alert covers 2011 to 2015 Captivas because a malfunctioning particulate filter can overheat the engine's undertray until it catches fire. Gebrauchtwagenberater.de records the same recall from the KBA, which links it to filter regeneration.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlBlocked DPF and failed regenerationsThe particulate filter is the most-cited fault by 2.0 VCDi owners: fiches-auto.fr records around 36 DPF reports out of 218 Cruze reviews and 15 out of 197 Orlando reviews, and gebrauchtwagenberater.de includes it among the weak points of these diesels at high mileage.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjectors failing early from soot build-upChevrolet diesel injectors can fail before their time. Gebrauchtwagenberater.de reports, citing the ADAC, that Captiva injectors often fail early, and fiches-auto.fr counts around 7 injection reports out of 218 Cruze reviews and 11 out of 197 Orlando reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi. The 2.0 and 2.2 VCDi has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva better than the 2011?
Our score goes from 7.3 in 2011 to 7.8 in 2012. No longer affected by: fuel leak at the tank filler neck (2011 units) (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Captiva?
According to our score, the best is 2006 (9.3/10). The year with the worst score is 2014 (6.8/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva have?
The most important ones documented for 2012 cars 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).
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Sources
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- Chevrolet CaptivaWikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
- Allgemeine Daten zum Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 D LT 4WD (7-Sitzer) (09/06 - 01/10)ADAC · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
- Allgemeine Daten zum Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 D LT 2WD (05/11 - 04/13)ADAC · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
- Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2015): Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
- Chevrolet Captiva (2011-2015): alerta A12/1063/15 (filtro de partículas y cubrecárter)Car-Recalls.eu (reproduce Safety Gate) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026