2011 Chevrolet Captiva
Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA
Recalls1
SteeringHydraulic power assist, power steering fluidDec 19, 2011, Campaign 11V591000
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN MANUAL MODE AND IN FIRST GEAR CAUSES THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING PUMP TO OPERATE AT HIGHER SPEED THAN IS TYPICAL. INCREASED PUMP SPEED GENERATES HEAT THAT IS TRANSFERRED TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND CAN RESULT IN POWER STEERING FLUID TEMPERATURES THAT APPROACH THE POWER STEERING PUMP RESERVOIRS MELTING POINT.
Risk
AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED FLUID TEMPERATURES, THE RESERVOIR MAY LEAK. LEAKING FLUID, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, FREE OF CHARGE. AN ADVISORY LETTER TO CUSTOMERS, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE MAILED IN JANUARY 2012. WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, GM WILL SEND ANOTHER LETTER ASKING CUSTOMER TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A GM DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. GM ANTICIPATES PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.
Recent complaints1 total
Power trainFiled Nov 9, 2012
DRIVING ALONG SLOWLY AND VEHICLE FROZE UP AND REFUSED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE GARAGE BY TOW TRUCK. *TR
Incident Feb 1, 2012
NHTSA crash ratings
2011 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD
- Overall
- Not Rated
- Front crash
- Not Rated
- Side crash
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
2011 Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD
- Overall
- Not Rated
- Front crash
- Not Rated
- Side crash
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
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