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Chevrolet Captiva recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Chevrolet Captiva since 2010, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 59,061 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. CAPTIVA · fuel may leak

    21 May 2018 · R/2018/129

    on a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.

    Fix: Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part

    8,606 vehicles

  2. CAPTIVA · possibility of a fire

    23 Jan 2017 · R/2016/263

    Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.

    Fix: Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.

    10 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2013 to 9 Jun 2015

  3. CAPTIVA · possibility of fire

    31 Jul 2015 · R/2015/142

    In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.

    3,584 vehicles · built 3 Nov 2010 to 26 May 2015

  4. CAPTIVA · engine may start inadvertently

    31 Jul 2015 · R/2015/114

    Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.

    5,251 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2006 to 18 Jul 2011

  5. AVEO, CAPTIVA, EPICA, KALOS, LACETTI, MATIZ, NUBIRA, OPTRA, SPARK, TOSCA · braking efficiency may be affected

    28 Aug 2012 · R/2012/090

    Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

    Fix: Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

    38,876 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

  6. CAPTIVA · loss of steering control

    3 Mar 2010 · R/2010/003

    It has been identified that the possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. Should this occur loss of steering control would result.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject steering shaft fixation inspected any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary.

    2,734 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.