2012 Chevrolet Captiva Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car will not start, key is stuck in the ignition. We have jumped it numerous times and for no reason the car will not start again. The battery was good, had it checked. 4th time since the start of 2016. Right now there is no, power , I can't even get the indoor lights on. It is going back to the mechanic. The car was stationary, (in my car port).”
NHTSA complaint #10885919, filed 2016-07, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. While starting the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the turn signal lights failed to make a clicking noise when activated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally and the service vehicle and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 84,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11217767, filed 2019-06, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
43 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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