2015 Chevrolet Captiva Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl · flex-fuel FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1,049 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 212 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 113 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system5 36%
- Engine4 29%
- Other or unknown3 21%
- Air bags2 14%
- Steering2 14%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Around July or August 2020 I started having problems with not being able to hear the turn signal when I used it. The lights for the radio display would randomly dim or randomly return to full strength depending on whether I hit a bump on the road. There was also a frying eggs sound after I turned off the ignition. When I took the 2015 Captiva to Yemm Auto Group in Galesburg, IL, they said they could not replicate the problem and could not locate any additional electrical issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567488, filed 2024-01Engine: “When starting the vehicle it'll make a rough sound and the engine will cut off. O have to turn on the ignition twice before driving. The vehicle has poor power when accelerating. I've took it back to the dealership twice and they said they couldn't find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11364601, filed 2020-10, 91,000 milesOther or unknown: “When starting the vehicle and consistany when driving the AC compressor starts to make a loud noise and clutch will actually run backwards. If it busts a belt and causes the stearing to stop working to to car shutting down will cause major injuries or death. Ihave been working on cars far almost 20 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11210232, filed 2019-05, 60,000 milesAir bags: “While driving on a paved road, the car began swerving from side to side ,unable to control the car and ran into the ditch with total damage to car and injuries to the driver. Air bag did not deploy. Stability control light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11181410, filed 2019-02, 44,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 72,462 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva · SUV AWD | ★★★☆☆ | 3 / 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
| Captiva · SUV FWD | ★★★☆☆ | 3 / 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Chevrolet Captiva version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,049 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Captiva
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 60,000 | 0 | 3 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 138 | 62,600 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 97 | 77,000 | 0 | — | 23 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 65 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 23 | 4 · Fewer | Stable |
All Chevrolet Captiva model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva 3 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva (Captiva FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl · flex-fuel) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 72,462 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.