2015 Chevrolet CAPTIVA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 14 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 28.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10913727 · 2016-10-04 (October 4, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. WHILE TURNING AT A CERTAIN ANGLE, THE METAL PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL INJURED THE CONTACT'S HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10913727 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10981502 · 2017-04-30 (April 30, 2017)
GM IS AWARE OF THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION IN 2.2 MILLION CARS, BUT IS UNWILLING TO FIX MY CAR BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON "THE LIST". HTTP://GMAUTHORITY.COM/BLOG/2014/12/GENERAL-MOTORS-OFFERING-TO-REMEDY-STUCK-KEY-ISSUE-IN-2-2-MILLION-CARS/ HTTP://WWW.AUTONEWS.COM/ARTICLE/20141211/OEM/141219956/GM-OFFERS-FIX-ON-SMALL-CAR-IGNITIONS-TO-PREVENT-STUCK-KEYS
Owner-reported narrative. 72,462 miles reported. Look up ODI 10981502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11104000 · 2018-06-26 (June 26, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAD FRACTURED AND LEFT A JAGGED EDGE. THE DEALER (DICK SMITH CHEVROLET, 1601 US-52, MONCKS CORNER, SC 2946) CONFIRMED THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11104000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11123915 · 2018-09-01 (September 1, 2018)
CAPTIVA WILL STUTTER AND STALL UP CURVED HILLS AT 2000RPM IN DANGEROUS UNEXPECTED PLACES. WILL NOT THROW A CODE!!! IN ECO MODE AND AUTOMATIC DURING THE INCIDENTS. TOOK OUT OF ECO MODE AND RAISED TO 3000RPM TO PULL UP THE HILL. GAUGES FLAT LINED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE INCIDENTS.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11123915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11181410 · 2019-02-20 (February 20, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING ON A PAVED ROAD, THE CAR BEGAN SWERVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE ,UNABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND RAN INTO THE DITCH WITH TOTAL DAMAGE TO CAR AND INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON.
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11181410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11210232 · 2019-05-28 (May 28, 2019)
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND CONSISTANY WHEN DRIVING THE AC COMPRESSOR STARTS TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND CLUTCH WILL ACTUALLY RUN BACKWARDS. IF IT BUSTS A BELT AND CAUSES THE STEARING TO STOP WORKING TO TO CAR SHUTTING DOWN WILL CAUSE MAJOR INJURIES OR DEATH. IHAVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS FAR ALMOST 20 YEARS.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11210232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11364601 · 2020-10-16 (October 16, 2020)
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT'LL MAKE A ROUGH SOUND AND THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF. O HAVE TO TURN ON THE IGNITION TWICE BEFORE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS POOR POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. I'VE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG.
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11364601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11414454 · 2021-04-29 (April 29, 2021)
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION.
Owner-reported narrative. 79,640 miles reported. Look up ODI 11414454 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.