2012 Chevrolet Captiva: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Engine · 87,390 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (martin chevrolet, 8800 gratiot rd, sagninaw mi 48609) where it was diagnosed on december 3, 2016 that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on january 25, 2018. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the pistons, rings, and water pump needed to be replaced. Additionally, the oil consumption test was completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3844130010. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not under a warranty. The failure mileage was 87,390.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · NY

Have owned the car less than 1 year, it has 57000 on it.. Started with turning signal disengaging the cruise control. Then lights coming on the dash and the radio going off. Then having ignition chime coming on and the car slowing like it would stall. Door locks going up and down and the car feel like it would stall, it finally died in a parking lot. Could not remove the key form the ignition. Got to the dealer.. Changed a fuse box under the hood. . Two days later, it just stopped but I had electric to restart. Towed again. Gm dealer was great at trying to fix this. Replaced a modual in the console of the car by shifting lever. Car was great for 3 days, then check engine light came on, went off, parking break light came on and radio went off.. Then battery light came on and was registering low voltage. It is still at the gm dealer, they have had it hooked up to the computer for 3 days and can not find the cause.. Nice car to drive when it is running, but not reliable...

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred a number of times in the past and the vehicle would not start until the next day. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (cooper chevrolet buick, 1300 s quintard ave, anniston, al, 36201), but they were unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the transmission would disengage or display a fuel pump error. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Electrical · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While the contact's husband was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter malfunctioned and needed replacement. The starter was replaced, but the service engine warning indicator illuminated for several days after the replacement. Recently, the contact's husband attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start until after the starter was knocked on several times. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who stated that the contact probably received a faulty starter. Since the starter was still under warranty, the mechanic stated he would replace it for free. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the emergency parking signal light would suddenly illuminate before the vehicle slowed down and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer jim lupient chevrolet located in bloomington, minnesota where it was diagnosed that the body control module failed. The body control module was replaced but the failure reoccurred 2 months later. In addition, in 2013 the power steering failed while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed May 25, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 64,000 miles · TX

My captiva did not want to start. The key was locked in the ignition. All the lights were off and there was no lights on the instrument panel. I disconnected the negative battery cable for a minute and then plugged it back on to the battery. When I went to open the door the horn started honking and all the lights came on. I deactivated the alarm with the remote on the key but accidently hit the lock button. I stated the vehicle and went to close the hood. But when I went to open the door the doors had locked and my vehicle was running. I had to break the window because my year old baby was in the car. My wife complained that the radio will some times turn off and the instrument lights will come on. One is the traction control need to be serviced and engine light will come on. Also the service light will turn on. Also the lights inside the vehicle will dim at times. My wife also complained that the vehicle will stall on her and shut off on her once. She was in the parking lot of the church when the vehicle stalled and stopped on her. I have read forums and customer complaints of other captiva SUV's having the same problem. Ones suggesting that its the battery cables. Please investigate the problem because it could be a real problem if these vehicles start to stall on busy highways. Regards [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 48,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the key failed to disengage from the ignition switch after the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that the radio would shut off and the parking break warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. However, the spark plugs, the fuses, and the radio were replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 48,000. ..updated 09/03/15 *bf updated 09/09/15*lj

Filed May 18, 2015 · Electrical · 58,480 miles · RI

Vehicle driven in high traffic area when without warning slowly lost all power and stalled in the middle of the street. Initial attempt to start vehicle failed. After several more attempts the vehicle started only to gradually lose power and stalled again. Able to roll vehicle off main street onto side street and called aaa. While waiting for aaa I disconnected both positive and negative battery cables waited 10 minutes and reconnected. Vehicle started but when moved it again lost power and stalled. Aaa arrived and the vehicle started and was driven onto the flatbed. The vehicle was towed to my home and when the operator attempted to drive the vehicle off the flat bed it would not start. After several attempts the operator was able to start and drive vehicle off the flat bed. We have not driven the car since we are unable to determine the cause of the problem. This situation could have had a tragic ending had I been hit during this vehicle malfunction.