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All cars · Chevrolet Captiva · 2015

2015 Chevrolet Captiva. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering25%
Electrical25%
Body structure25%
Transmission & drivetrain25%
Engine25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
400100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 1050

Chevy filed 1050 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆
Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2012–2015 Chevrolet Captiva, 4.7M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring2202K
Transmission & shifter3122K
Infotainment, battery & electrical6121K
Cooling system176K
Heat, A/C & blend door175K
Timing chain & engine230K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition127K
Oil changes & service325K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012522136,935Electrical
2013382247,600Electrical
2014703135,368Electrical
2015–4–Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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