Chevrolet Captiva warning lights comes on

Filed Nov 17, 2022 · Body, Electrical · TX

Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 76,000 miles · PA

I have a 2014 c. Captiva at 79k miles, one sunday on my way to church, driving on the highway, I heard a pop and the car shifted right and slowed down, I get to church and the serpentine belt came off, pump was leaking oil electrical system shut down. Over $1200 in repair cost. A few months later p0430 error code - catalytic converter replaced, new brakes front and back. Car has not been right since. Past 4 months traction control issues. If I hold my foot on brake at stop sign, alarm goes off dashboard lights up: traction control, engine light and stabilitrak. Three different mechanics looked at my vehicle to no avail. I took it to my chevy dealer and yesterday was advised my car is fine drive it for 150 miles. I go out this morning at 5:00 am and while at traffic light, (1.5 miles) all lights back on. Whatever the issue, chevy needs to thoroughly check to see what's causing the issue, the weather is changing. I'm just over 80k miles and I believe my car has been through the extreme and has yet to be broken in. All these occurences happend within 12 months. I love this car and hopefully chevy can get to the root of my issues as they are directly related to the engine. 79k miles my car went to a chevy dealer with complaints of engine . 80,547 miles back in for engine repairs. Diagnosis 15 loss of communication codes and low battery voltage.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Engine · 134,000 miles · CT

The vehicle has been consuming a lot of oil. So much that I need to set a reminder on my calendar to check every 2 weeks. It did not leak oil. On 12/19/2019 at 134k, I was driving and noticed the car's power weakened. It stalled, I started and went on the highway. Stability traction warning light came on as well as decreased engine power. I had my hazards on and coasted to a gas station off the highway. I check my oil. I nearly had any. Mind you on 12/9 I had to have my heat fixed and paid for a new blend door heat actuator. They also added 2 quarts of oil on 12/9. I hardly had any 10 days later. A fter adding 2 qts the vehicle sounded okay and off I went. Within 5 minutes, on the highway, all the warning lights came on again.the car was decreasing engine power. It was terrifying. I made it off the highway onto another highway and broke down in the breakdown lane during rush hour.. Engine would not start. My mechanic said the rear main seal come out and lost all the oil. There is a bulletin about this happening during cold weather. I took good care of the vehicle and am angry and disappointed in chevy for being aware of issues and not having a recall. I have to buy another car now.

Filed Jun 2, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · SC · fire · 2 injuries

During the last week of may 2019 radio turning on/off intermittently - thought it was issue with radio station, but on-line chevy forums indicate it is a sign of larger electrical issues. June 1, 2019, entering vehicle after dinner out, interior lights were flickering; driving at highway speed at night with AC & cruise control on there was a sudden noxious odor irritating to eyes, nose, and throat (2 people ill); headlights flickering; opened windows to ventilate; made it home (~12 miles); all lights - exterior and interior - still flickering upon arrival home; still a strong noxious odor - stronger on interior driver side of vehicle; internet search of symptoms indicated driver visor might be extremely hot - went out to check and it was very hot - even after sitting while we did internet search; further internet search indicates many chevy captiva owners complaining of similar problems; forums indicate known battery cables voltage drop issue leading to expensive repairs (~$1000) not covered under recall, so we disconnected battery overnight until we could check things in the daylight. 6/2/19 - after leaving vehicle battery disconnected overnight, reconnected and driver visor immediately got warm to touch - car not even cranked, just sitting in the shady driveway with the battery connected. Shifted visor down and there was a loud pop/click noise. Visor would not fully return to stowed position. Disconnected battery again. Not a safe situation with overheating visor, noxious fumes, and fluttering lights. Chevy forums indicate this has been a know issue since 2012, but dealerships will only assist while car is still in original purchase warranty period. Forums indicate this was a recall in europe/great britain, but not here in USA. Ridiculous. An american company not taking care of its american customers... For years... Multiple year models reporting same issues.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 89,950 miles · IL

Smelled something burning when dropped kids off at school, about 2 miles down the road while driving, it started hesitating at the stop light. 1 mile later and still driving down the highway at 40 MPH, it started making a loud rattle noise and all the dash lights came on. Luckily, it was 2 blocks from home so pulled in the drive and noticed oil all over. Checked the oil dipstick and had a hissing sound with no oil reading on the stick. Everytime you start it now, it leaks oil. Took it to my mechanic and he said its a clogged pvc which blew the rear seal. My car has 89,950 miles on it

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Electrical · 107,790 miles · MA

I own a chevy 2014 captiva lt and after putting the car into park, I was unable to get the key out of the ignition. It has / had happened maybe about 4-5 times. Eventually, I was able to get the key out. The last time I was unable. Turned off all the lights, radio, everything electrical, and closed the door. The next day, had the car battery jumped, because there was no power, and then drove the car to the dealership/garage and had it looked at...the problem, the ignition solenoid. After picking up the car, ironically, another chevy captiva was towed in with the same problem.

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Electrical · 45,306 miles · PA

While driving the car, the radio will shut off & all lights on radio will go out. After some time approx. 3 to 15 minutes the radio will come back on by itself. The air conditioner fan would be blowing on high and suddenly drop to a low setting and then come back on in a few about about 20 sec. These problems became simultaneous along with the emergency brake indicator light coming on, both the red & amber emergency indicator light. The dealership called me and said there were bulletins written on this problem. They told me the fix is a new alternator and all new battery cables all the way around, would fix the problem. The cost would be $990. I have just finished paying $776 for an air conditioning tensioner belt installation because the engine was shaking significantly and making loud noises. The entire front of the engine needed to be disassembled for access. My car has 45,306 miles on it and it also required a transmission at 30,000 miles, which gm installed free. I am convinced the electrical sub system in this car is of poor design.

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · NM

My 2012 chevy captiva sport shuts off while I'm driving it! My radio turns off and on, so does my A/C. My key gets stuck in the ignition, all dashboard lights come on, dies completely. We've replaced the battery quite a few times within a two year period. It is not the battery. We took it in to a certified chevy dealership for diagnostic test which ended up with zero results. Supposedly the cause of these issues cannot be found. My car has died out on me while I'm driving! I need answers or suggestions a.s.a.p. Gm is not being cooperative. I am so scared to drive my only car!

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 17, 2015 · Electrical · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While making a right turn at 30 MPH, all the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the radio and the heating system failed to function as temperature below 40 was displayed across the message board. In addition, the contact had to manually open the doors in order to enter the vehicle. The vehicle also failed to start as the theft alarm independently activated and the emergency brake failed to release. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that a theft module melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.