2011 Chevrolet Captiva: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train. Owners most often flag first generation (~2007-2016):.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

1
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
1

Recalls affecting the 2011 Captiva

steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid

Campaign 11V591000

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 GE…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and market. For the first-generation models (approximately 2007-2016, including the Saturn Vue-based Captiva Sport), the consensus is overwhelmingly negative.

  • First Generation (~2007-2016):
  • Major engine failure (complete replacement required): very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Captiva. See the full Captiva owner picture and every model year.

Other Captiva model years

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