2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, and owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Parking brake
General motors llc (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet captiva sport passenger vehicles manufactured from april 26, 2012, through may 17, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the park brake performance requirements federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the park brake cable may…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and ensure that the park brake cables are connected and secure free of charge. The safety recall began on july 27, 2012. Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at…
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Power steering fluid (steering)
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version, free of charge. An advisory letter to customers, along with instructions, will be mailed in january 2012. When…
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,706 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought my car used a year ago. I had this same issue about 8 months ago for a short time but now it keeps happening everything I turn my ignition key off. My key won't come out it gets stuck on the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2026 · Unknown or other
“My shifter doesn't recognize that its in park and won't let me remove my keys. It gets stuck on ACC and I can't turn my key/ignition to the off position. And for the 3rd time it's like popped outta ge”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (Captiva AWD, Captiva FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–20 / 22–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Captiva Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Captiva Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport | 2 | 80 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
How do I know if my 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V591000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.