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Chevrolet Captiva Sport years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 95 complaints about the Chevrolet Captiva Sport since 2012, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2012 model year has 80 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2012
Owner complaints
95
Recalls
2
Worst year
2012
Model years
2012-2014

Chevrolet Captiva Sport years to avoid

More than twice the Captiva Sport's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Chevrolet Captiva Sport years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201220132014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    47
  • Engine
    33
  • Driver assistance
    13
  • Steering
    9
  • Brakes
    8
  • Airbags
    8
  • Transmission
    5
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Lights
    4
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Check engine light 20Won't start 10

Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014-6Engine01
2013-9Engine01
2012-80Electrical76,00022Avoid

Recalls 2

See all 2 recalls for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Questions about the Chevrolet Captiva Sport

What years of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport should you avoid?

2012. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Captiva Sport's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2012 alone has 80, mostly about electrical and engine.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Captiva Sport?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Captiva Sport?

Electrical, with 47 complaints across all years, followed by engine (33) and driver assistance (13).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?

2 recalls between 2012 and 2014. The 2012 model year has the most, with 2.

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