Driving along slowly and vehicle froze up and refused to move. The vehicle had to be taken to the garage by tow truck.
The worst 2011 Chevrolet Captiva problems
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- Transmission1
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Recalls 1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- 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 parts become available, gm will send another letter asking customer to take their vehicle to a gm dealer to have the repairs performed. Gm anticipates parts will be available in march 2012. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 11V591000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 484
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size...
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
What 2011 Chevrolet Captiva owners say
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Is the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, fewer than a typical Captiva model year.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva year score?
The 2011 Chevrolet Captiva scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Captiva: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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