Used 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Stay Away From GM Vehicles!
Cheryl Glazier, Brookings, SD, 04/16/2018
Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
I bought this used with about 42,000 miles. I traded my Jeep Liberty (LOVED that vehicle but it was time to go) and was so happy to find an SUV I could afford. The acceleration was always bothersome but my mechanic said everything was good...running it on ECO Boost helped a lot. The 22MPG average was not the best but whatever. I had my oil changed regularly...regular maintenance done always at the same place. He's been my mechanic for many years and I trust him. At 98,900 miles I went in for an oil change because I was going out of town the next weekend. I asked them to listen to it because I was hearing a ticking from the engine. When I picked it up my mechanic told me the heads had to be done! After barley 3000 miles...it had lost most of the oil! I asked if I could drive it awhile...he said yes but watch the oil...and don't go too far. 150 miles later it crapped out on me...in the car wash!!! I managed to limp it back to my mechanic and the timing chain had jumped and the whole engine needed to be replaced. Now that is bad enough...99,000 miles..really GM????? To add insult to injury...there are no 2.4L engines available for this car...in the United States! The replaced the crate engine (new...3 year 100,000 miles) for $2800 with a remanufactured engine that will cost me $5000...for just the engine!!!!! I am livid...the car's retail value is only about $8500. You fail GM...you fail BIG TIME!!! I am done with you and your crappy cars forever.
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Front Wheels want to Fly Off
Sally Chapman, Massena, NY, 03/22/2016
Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
Front Wheel Bearings go out quickly !!! Left front bearing went out at 38,000 miles, again at 47,000 miles and we are now at 62,000 miles and waiting for it to go again. When talking to the dealer mechanic, he says this is a problem with this model. I have had cars with 300,000 miles and never replaced a wheel bearing. The transmission slips once in while, sometimes shifts up to high causing the engine to lug down and vibrate, or takes an excessive amount of time to shift causing engine to race. Engine idle is rough at times up and down from 200 to 500 RPMs. The rear window washer does not stop running when rear window defroster is used. Unless you shut everything off, it will empty the windshield washer tank of the solvent. Took it to the dealer and had some improvement but never resolved. My foot is so big that sometimes when I step on the brake pedal I depress the gas pedal at the same time, never had that problem with the many vehicles that I have had in the past. I can see this causing an accident for the elderly or even myself, if not careful about it. The comfort of this vehicle is poor when traveling more than an hour. I would never buy this model again !!!
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Beware of this car
Karen Revis, Central, SC, 07/25/2018
Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2012 in December. Needs piston job, parking brake issues, key stuck in ignition. GM has known about this problem, but will not make it right. My daughter put her life savings into down payment, now she has a car that she is unable to drive because it is dangerous. Will cut off with no warning, steering wheel locks. Save yourself some financial and emotional distress and pass on this garbage
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Debra Lee, Williamsport, PA, 08/06/2015
Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just wondering if anyone has an issue with the seal around the Driver Shaft leaking??? My Captiva is now 2years since I bought it. I went for my 2nd inspection on this "Brand New" 2012 Captiva and there's a charge of $850.00 because of this issue. Who has that kinda of money to put into a "Brand New" Car??? I chose to buy "Brand New" so I wouldn't have any "Major Issues" for at least 5yrs!!!
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2012 FLEET CAPTIVA SPORT
2012captiva, Wailuku, HI, 03/03/2014
updated 09/06/2016
Chevrolet Captiva Sport 1LS Fleet 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 57 people found this review helpful
After 8 years and over 123k miles, the old Subaru Forester needed significant repairs. Needed a roomy SUV, not a subcompact. Found the Chevy Captiva at Hertz car sales; 33k.After 36K, car would lose power for no reason; check engine light came on. While waiting for appt. with Chevy dealer, car then stalled while idling-had to have it towed.Needed oxygen sensor and fuel injector-no longer covered by warranty.Ran sluggish after repairs.Took to mechanic friend - changed transmission + brake fluid.Found transmission fluid to be black, needed new cap; found a worn cracked bolt to shock absorber. Don't know what else he did, but it runs like silk now. (chevy did suggest changing fluids at time) Update: This update is posted Aug. 2016. The Captiva has been traded in, in October 2015. The car had less than 63,000 miles. After doing above repairs, the car ran well for about a year; it then lost power and stalled again. Had it towed to the mechanic. I cannot, at this time remember exactly what he said was wrong, but it amounted to some element that controlled the fuel injector. He also felt the transmission needed work as the car would periodically surge. Since I drive alone at night; he suggested I cut my losses, trade in the car for a subcompact. Went to the Nissan dealer, got a decent trade in, and am now driving a new Versa Note.
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