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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Based on reports from 132 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
132
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
644
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 132 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

45 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
22
30–60K
19
60–90K
22
90–120K
17
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (22 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (45 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical45 (34%)
Engine22 (17%)
Other13 (10%)
Stability Control12 (9%)
Steering8 (6%)
Brakes6 (5%)
Airbags5 (4%)
Drivetrain4 (3%)

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

11V591000Jan 2012

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

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 RESERVOIRÂ’S MELTING POINT.

12V301000Jul 2012

PARKING BRAKE

GENERAL MOTORS LLC (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 26, 2012, THROUGH MAY 17, 2012. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARK BRAKE CABLE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED IN ITS CONNECTOR AND MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARK BRAKE WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 132 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Captiva Sport Model Years

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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is related to the electrical, with 45 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?
The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has 132 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems start?
Based on 90 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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