Chevrolet · Captiva · 2015
2015 Chevrolet Captiva
0
Recalls
14
Complaints
3/5
Safety Rating
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva has no recalls and 14 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 3 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 4 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 14 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 3/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (4), unknown or other (2), air bags (1).
- Vehicle
- 2015 Chevrolet Captiva
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 14
- Safety Rating
- 3/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
14 totalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 7, 2026
My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thous...
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AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2024
The service airbag light came on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Jul 15, 2024
The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by itself. The engine and transmission has been replaced among other things in the v...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2021
Periodically when driving, there will be an electrical issue involving various electrical components as follows: Service Traction Control warning message, radio goes out, dashboard warning lights flash on/off suddenly. Also, the car will appear completely dead/unresponsive can c...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled in the middle of the road without warning. The driver could not get out of the vehicle due to a vehicle not having power. The police depar...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 29, 2021
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2020
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2020
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" s...
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STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CRASH1 injuryFeb 15, 2019
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2, 2019
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...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva have?
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
NHTSA has received 14 owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva received an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva are electrical system (4 reports), unknown or other (2 reports), air bags (1 reports).
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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