Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Captiva | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Captiva | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Captiva | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system139
- Engine98
- Unknown or other57
- Power train34
- Electronic stability control (esc)25
- Steering19
- Structure14
- Air bags14
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | 15.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | 15.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | — | 15.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | — | 15.9 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | — | 15.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
39 Captiva cars are on the New Zealand register; 97% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
1,354 Captiva cars are on Dutch roads; 14% arrived later as imports, and 257 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 | €40,804 |
| 2012 | 76 | €37,204 |
| 2011 | 110 | €34,995 |
| 2010 | 54 | €34,593 |
| 2009 | 108 | €38,495 |
| 2008 | 325 | €38,181 |
| 2007 | 424 | €38,799 |
| 2006 | 233 | €31,795 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
406 Captiva cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 34% petrol, 66% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 240,000 km |
| 2013 | 23 | 232,000 km |
| 2012 | 57 | 255,000 km |
| 2011 | 66 | 260,000 km |
| 2010 | 15 | 249,000 km |
| 2009 | 25 | 257,000 km |
| 2008 | 37 | 269,000 km |
| 2007 | 124 | 290,000 km |
| 2006 | 51 | 271,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 125 Captiva cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 20 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
3,909 Captiva cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 156 | 12 |
| 2013 | 730 | 133 |
| 2012 | 625 | 155 |
| 2011 | 732 | 182 |
| 2010 | 955 | 256 |
| 2009 | 364 | 138 |
| 2008 | 268 | 272 |
| 2007 | 79 | 98 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
7,206 Captiva cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 53% passed first time, against 62% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 178 | 70% |
| 2013 | 1,055 | 59% |
| 2012 | 1,033 | 56% |
| 2011 | 1,260 | 53% |
| 2010 | 1,829 | 49% |
| 2009 | 820 | 50% |
| 2008 | 781 | 51% |
| 2007 | 250 | 52% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Captiva | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.7% | 16.4% |
| Suspension | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Brakes | 16.5% | 9.0% |
| Tyres | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Steering | 4.0% | 2.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
57,357 new Chevrolet Captiva cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Romania (1), Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 215 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1 | 203 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 4 | — |
| 2015 | 65 | — |
| 2014 | 2,703 | — |
| 2013 | 12,494 | — |
| 2012 | 12,294 | — |
| 2011 | 10,324 | — |
| 2010 | 19,470 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Captiva in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Some vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have starter motor failure while driving due to a thermal damage of the starter cable. This might lead to accidents.
Malfunction of the diesel particulate filter could cause the lower engine compartment cover to overheat and catch fire.
There is a possibility of the vehicle starting unintentionally when the ignition key is in the 'off' position in the ignition lock, in which case the starter motor may be activated if the vehicle is in gear, so that the vehicle starts to move. This could lead …
The affected vehicles may in some instances experience spongy brakes, increased brake pedal travel and in some cases reduced brake performance, caused by a valve sticking within the ABS module. These conditions may cause an accident, resulting in injuries to t…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the Captiva.
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 STEERING FLUID AND CAN RESULT IN POWER STEERING FLUID TEMPERATURES THAT APPROACH THE POWER STEERING PUMP RESERVOIRS MELTING POINT.
NHTSA recalls