Basic diagnostic procedures for common issues, warning light explanations
Basic Repairs:
Bulb replacement, wiper blade replacement, minor fluid system checks
Technical Procedures:
Component identification, assembly/disassembly guidance for select parts, diagrams for fluid capacities and refill procedures
Technical Depth
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Provides information for identifying common problems and basic troubleshooting steps, but not advanced electronic diagnostics or ECU programming.
Repair Scope:
Covers owner-level maintenance and basic repairs; professional-level, in-depth component overhauls or complex electronic system repairs may require a dedicated Service Manual.
Some owners report occasional rough shifting or hesitation in the automatic transmission, especially at lower mileages.
Common Electrical Concern:
Occasional reports of faulty power window regulators or minor electrical gremlins within the cabin.
Common Engine Concern:
While generally reliable, some 2.4L engines can experience oil consumption issues over time or timing chain noise if maintenance is neglected.
Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Parent Company:
General Motors (GM)
Model Evolution
First Generation Launch:
2005 (as Daewoo/Chevrolet Captiva), 2006 (as Saturn Vue in North America - first gen shared platform)
Facelift Timing:
Significant facelift for model year 2011, which the 2012 model falls under (second generation for Captiva).
Production
Global Assembly Locations:
South Korea (GM Korea), Mexico, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Top Safety Pick Status:
Not consistently a 'Top Safety Pick' by IIHS across all test categories, but achieved good ratings in frontal crash tests.
Ratings
Consumer Reports Rating:
Mixed, often scoring average to below average for predicted reliability in consumer reviews.
Certifications
Emissions Certification:
Meets EPA standards for the applicable model year.