How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?

NHTSA lists 43 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva, which makes up 66% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2012 Captiva.

At what mileage do 2012 Captiva electrical problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,000 miles.

Did any 2012 Captiva electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

How does the 2012 Captiva compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 model year has the highest share of electrical complaints among the years listed, at 66%, compared to 32% in 2013, 44% in 2014, and 36% in 2015.

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 43 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, 66% of all 65 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 58,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 43; 66% of 65
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Key becomes stuck or jammed in the ignition switch, sometimes for weeks, preventing the vehicle from starting.
Vehicle loses electrical power and stalls suddenly while driving, sometimes in traffic or mid-intersection, with doors locking and no restart possible.
Instrument cluster lights illuminate together with radio and heating system shutdown, along with a display warning and inability to start.
Battery positive and negative cables fail or become disconnected, cutting power and requiring replacement.
Radio cuts off when using turn signals or window switches, accompanied by flickering dash lights and random parking brake warning activation.
Vehicle goes completely dead with no interior or dash lights, requiring the battery to be disconnected and reconnected to restore power.

When 2012 Chevrolet Captiva electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2014, latest Jun 18, 2019.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Jun 2019; peak Sep 2017 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Captiva model year

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

20110 (0%)
201243 (66%)
201331 (32%)
201461 (44%)
20155 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva?: NHTSA lists 43 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva, which makes up 66% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2012 Captiva.
At what mileage do 2012 Captiva electrical problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,000 miles.
Did any 2012 Captiva electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2012 Captiva, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
How does the 2012 Captiva compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 model year has the highest share of electrical complaints among the years listed, at 66%, compared to 32% in 2013, 44% in 2014, and 36% in 2015.