Chevrolet Captiva years to avoid
The Chevrolet Captiva years to avoid are 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.
465
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2011–2015
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Captiva years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 198 |
Every Captiva year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2014avoid | 198 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 143 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 100 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Captiva years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Captiva years to avoid are 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2011.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Captiva?
By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Captiva years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva have?
Across all model years, the Captiva has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 465 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.