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

NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for this year, making up 31% of all 80 complaints filed for the 2012 Captiva Sport.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 Captiva Sport is 91,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport engine?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine issue.

What kind of engine failures do owners report?

Owners report sudden stalling, engines seizing with abnormal noise, failure to restart, coolant overheating, and a PCV system issue that let excess oil into the intake.

Were there any fires or injuries linked to these engine complaints?

Yes, NHTSA data for this problem area records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 3 injuries among the reports.

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, 31% of its 80 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 91,500. No related recall is listed in this data.

Engine complaints: 25; 31% of 80
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 91,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or dies suddenly while driving, sometimes at low speeds with an abnormal noise before the engine seized.
Vehicle would not restart after being shut off, in one case traced to a broken timing belt at 100,000 miles.
Owners report excessive oil bypass into the intake caused by undersized PCV system passages, addressed under a GM special coverage program in one case.
Coolant leakage and engine overheating reported after driving for a period of time.
Check engine light stays illuminated constantly, sometimes with no fault duplicated by the dealer.
One case involved an engine failure with an oil change completed less than 200 miles earlier.

When 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2015, latest May 31, 2024.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to May 2024; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Captiva Sport model year

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

201225 (31%)
20137 (78%)
20144 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?: NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for this year, making up 31% of all 80 complaints filed for the 2012 Captiva Sport.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 Captiva Sport is 91,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport engine?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine issue.
What kind of engine failures do owners report?: Owners report sudden stalling, engines seizing with abnormal noise, failure to restart, coolant overheating, and a PCV system issue that let excess oil into the intake.
Were there any fires or injuries linked to these engine complaints?: Yes, NHTSA data for this problem area records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 3 injuries among the reports.