Is the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Reliable?

20122015 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other suvs — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

86/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

1
Total Recalls
337
Owner Complaints
37
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. suv median 1.8/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 37 injuries on record

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Chevrolet Captiva Sport Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20150153
96
Excellent
2014010718
86
Excellent
20130847
92
Excellent
201211319
85
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Captiva Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Captiva Sport86/100
Suv Category Average69/100

The Captiva Sport scores 17 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Chevrolet Captiva Sport Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
87
ENGINE
69
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
47
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
24
STEERING
17
POWER TRAIN
16

Based on 337 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?+

The Chevrolet Captiva Sport scores 86/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 1 recall campaigns and 337 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Captiva Sport is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2015 Captiva Sport achieved the highest reliability score of 96/100 with 0 recalls and 15 complaints.

How many miles does a Captiva Sport last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Captiva Sport owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Captiva Sport will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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