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Chevrolet Captiva safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Chevrolet Captiva since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Chevrolet Captiva. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2010 to 2018
  • Most recent 21 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/129
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2015 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Chevrolet Captiva?

Not every Chevrolet Captiva is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Chevrolet Captiva recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2015 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Chevrolet Captiva safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 1
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 2
’16 0
’17 1
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Chevrolet Captiva recall, newest first

2018 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 21 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/129 Manufacturer ref. A172117810

Defect
on a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.
Remedy
Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part
Vehicles affected
8,606 Captiva vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2017 1 recall

Possibility of a fire

Launched 23 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/263 Manufacturer ref. OSB16-08-025

Defect
Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.
Remedy
Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
Vehicles affected
10 Captiva vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2013 to 9 Jun 2015

2015 2 recalls

Possibility of fire

Launched 31 July 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/142 Manufacturer ref. 15-01-025

Defect
In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.
Vehicles affected
3,584 Captiva vehicles
Built
3 Nov 2010 to 26 May 2015

Engine may start inadvertently

Launched 31 July 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/114 Manufacturer ref. A150014

Defect
Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.
Vehicles affected
5,251 Captiva vehicles
Built
3 Mar 2006 to 18 Jul 2011

2012 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 28 August 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/090 Manufacturer ref. TEC369

Defect
Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.
Vehicles affected
38,876 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

2010 1 recall

Loss of steering control

Launched 3 March 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/003 Manufacturer ref. 194/195

Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. Should this occur loss of steering control would result.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject steering shaft fixation inspected any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,734 Captiva vehicles
Built
14 Jun 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Chevrolet Captiva. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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