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2015 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#4 most-complained of 5 Captiva years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva has 14 complaints, a complaint index of 25, and no recalls, ranking 4th-worst of 5 model years and earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Captiva years. Electrical System issues top the list at 36% of complaints.

Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
3 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 28 hwy

Top 2015 Chevy Captiva problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System5 (36%)
  2. Engine4 (29%)
  3. Other3 (21%)
  4. Airbags2 (14%)
  5. Steering2 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (14%)
  7. Brakes1 (7%)
  8. Fuel System1 (7%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Electrical system faults cause the car to lose power, stall, or become completely unresponsive while driving, sometimes near 72,462 miles.
  • Ignition keys get stuck, and dashboard warning lights and the radio flicker on and off unpredictably.
  • The engine stutters, stalls, or cuts off unexpectedly on hills or at idle without triggering a diagnostic code, near 60,000 to 91,000 miles.
  • The steering wheel's metal parts have injured a driver's hand during a turn.
  • The interior door handle has fractured, leaving a jagged edge, around 54,000 miles.
  • During one incident the vehicle swerved uncontrollably and the airbag failed to deploy in a crash, at 44,000 miles.
2015 Chevrolet Captiva complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2016Jun 2018Feb 2019Oct 2020Sep 2021Jan 2024Feb 2025
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2019 (3).

2015 Chevrolet Captiva recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 Chevrolet Captiva fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Captiva years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid7597019
2014Avoid100138019
2015Good2514023

All Chevrolet Captiva years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Compared to other Captiva model years, the 2015 has a 'Good' verdict, with a complaint index of 25 and only 14 complaints filed with NHTSA, the lowest complaint volume among the years with data besides 2011.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
Electrical System issues are the top problem area, making up 36% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,462 miles.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva.
How does the 2015 Captiva compare to other years?
The 2015 ranks 4th-worst out of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 25 versus 100 for 2014 and 75 for 2013, both rated 'Avoid'.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Captiva at 23 mpg combined (20 city/28 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.