2012 Chevrolet Captiva Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“Going down road at 70mph and vehicle slows down to 40mph on its own and I almost was rear ended by the car behind me. This happened on a major highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11287216, filed 2019-12, 150,000 miles“Car was driving fine went into a store came out keyless entry would not work, opened door with key and car would not start. Called for a jump but before the person came the car started out of the blue. I never attempted to start the car again but had inadvertently left the switch to the on position. I took the car into good Chevrolet for service and was told that my car's brains were basically scrambled. I was told that the PCM, bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensors were replaced and that all codes were cleared and that the repair was verified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626129, filed 2014-08, 35,083 miles“This car is having transmission problems. Driving steady between 30-45mph the transmission will jerk like the torque converter is having problems. During slow speed driving such as a traffic jam < 20mph the car will jerk into gears. During slow speeds of about 10mph if I step on the gas the car lags, nosedives a little, and then takes off. Generally shifting is very jerky.”
NHTSA complaint #10789747, filed 2015-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred a number of times in the past and the vehicle would not start until the next day. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (cooper Chevrolet buick, 1300 s quintard ave, anniston, al, 36201), but they were unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the transmission would disengage or display a fuel pump error. …”
NHTSA complaint #11029888, filed 2017-09, 48,000 miles“Noticed the vehicle was burning oil at a high rate. Took it into the dealership and they stated this is a known problem with chevy Captiva's, that the oil burning will melt the pistons into the parts but the extended warranty did not cover it. Located bulletin 13-06-01-003f-excessive engine oil consumption under the GM website but they state it doesn't cover my VIN#. If this is a known problem by GM how can it select which vehicles to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11039748, filed 2017-10Related service bulletins
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- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
43 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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