How common are electrical problems in the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?

NHTSA recorded 46 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva Sport, which makes up 57% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport electrical issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 model.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 74,500 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to these electrical complaints?

NHTSA data shows 3 injuries and 0 crashes or fires associated with the 2012 Captiva Sport's electrical system complaints.

Do other Captiva Sport model years have this same electrical issue?

NHTSA shows 0 complaints for 2013 and only 1 complaint (17% share) for 2014, compared to 46 complaints (57% share) for 2012.

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 46 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, 57% of all 80 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 74,500 miles, with 3 injuries reported and no related recalls on file.

Electrical System complaints: 46; 57% of 80
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 74,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Ignition key gets stuck and cannot be removed from the ignition even when the vehicle is in park, sometimes requiring the driver to restart the car to free it.
Vehicle intermittently loses electrical power while driving, with the radio cutting off, dash warning lights (check engine, traction control) illuminating, and turn signals or panel lights behaving erratically for several minutes.
Battery drains or the engine fails to start, requiring a jump start, despite the battery testing as good.
Cruise control and parking brake systems act unexpectedly, with cruise control disengaging when the turn signal is used and the parking brake light activating while driving.
Owners report the ignition switch does not fully turn off, keeping accessory power engaged and draining the battery over time.
Switching between low and high beam headlights sometimes causes the radio and its display to shut off completely.

When 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2014, latest May 31, 2024.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to May 2024; peak Jul 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Captiva Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201246 (57%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?: NHTSA recorded 46 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva Sport, which makes up 57% of all 80 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport electrical issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 model.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 74,500 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to these electrical complaints?: NHTSA data shows 3 injuries and 0 crashes or fires associated with the 2012 Captiva Sport's electrical system complaints.
Do other Captiva Sport model years have this same electrical issue?: NHTSA shows 0 complaints for 2013 and only 1 complaint (17% share) for 2014, compared to 46 complaints (57% share) for 2012.