Model year guide

2011 Chevrolet Captiva

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 640 on record.

2011 Chevrolet Captiva at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Chevrolet Captiva recalls 1

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid NHTSA Campaign #11V591000 · manufacturer #11333 · 19/12/2011

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN MANUAL MODE AND IN FIRST GEAR CAUSES THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING PUMP TO OPERATE AT HIGHER SPEED THAN IS TYPICAL. INCREASED PUMP SPEED GENERATES HEAT THAT IS TRANSFERRED TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND CAN RESULT IN POWER ST…

Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, FREE OF CHARGE. AN ADVISORY LETTER TO CUSTOMERS, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE MAILED IN JANUARY 2012. WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, GM WILL SEND ANOTHER LETTER ASKING CUSTOMER TO TAKE THEIR V…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Chevrolet Captiva common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2011 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles on record

2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2649BB110626 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2649BB070870 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB052275 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2669BB131450 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CF2699BB142974 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2669BB030951 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB107257 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2649BB125159 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CF2699BB130459 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2669BB053639 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2649BB117732 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2649BB029111 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2649BB096539 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2649BB116441 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CF2699BB124644 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CA2699BB118520 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB064759 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB071417 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2669BB118164 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB032932 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2649BB094289 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CD2669BB131421 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2669BB049085 2011 Chevrolet CaptivaKL1CG2649BB125720

Other Chevrolet Captiva model years

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

2011 Chevrolet Captiva — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.