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Chevrolet Captiva Lighting problems by year

13 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Captiva's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Captiva lighting complaints

2014 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsFire

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while in the vehicle, she noticed smoke filling the interior of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, she noticed the smoke originating from a fire on the passenger side visor. The contact stated that she was able to extinguish the fire herself after removing the visor from the vehicle. A police or fire report was not filed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who failed to provide a diagnosis as to the cause of...

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the failure. The vehicle was repaired as the visor was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. When the failure occurred, the second visor light was blinking as the driver's side visor light was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle temperature gauge also increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed an additional failure with the exhaust manifold. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V879000 (Electrical System, Interior Lighting), but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 134,742.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Interior lightingNHTSA 11539471
2014 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipersFire

2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11473116
2012 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLights

Numerous complaints have been filed on the internet and to the NHTSA concerning the electrical system on this vehicle. Include engine not starting when turn key, car starts to have flashing instrument panel light and then dying, failure to be able to remove the key when turning off the ignition, most dangerous issue is the electrical system failing when on the highway, dealers seem to be aware of the problem but have not corrected problem which is probably related to positive and negative battery cables and...

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"battery current sensor". This is a dangerous vehicle because of the uncertainty of the electrical failure to some time start or failing while driving down the highway. It certainly seems that there have been sufficient issues by any number Captiva owners to warrant a recall and have dealers correct the electrical problems before one is seriously injured.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11430982
2012 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsDriver assistance

Initially the issue presented as occasional brake light outage. Soon after this became permanent. It also affects the reverse lights making it so that they're always on, even when the car isn't running. In addition, the interior lights (doors and overhead) are affected and no longer work. The backup camera had to be removed because the wiring burnt out. Also the sunroof has stopped working. Front right turn signal also stopped working. It was no longer safe to drive around mid-march 2019. I had to take it in to a...

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auto electric specialist twice starting april 2019. After all this, it was diagnosed as needing a new harness and total rewire and a body control module and programming. Apparently this is a common issue with this vehicle and I was told I would be better off cutting my losses and starting over with a different car. Dates are approximate.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11340037
2012 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet captiva. While starting the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the turn signal lights failed to make a clicking noise when activated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start occasionally and the service vehicle and brake warning indicators were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 84,000. The vin was unknown.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11217767
2013 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsFire2 injuries

During the last week of may 2019 radio turning on/off intermittently - thought it was issue with radio station, but on-line chevy forums indicate it is a sign of larger electrical issues. June 1, 2019, entering vehicle after dinner out, interior lights were flickering; driving at highway speed at night with ac & cruise control on there was a sudden noxious odor irritating to eyes, nose, and throat (2 people ill); headlights flickering; opened windows to ventilate; made it home (~12 miles); all lights - exterior and...

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interior - still flickering upon arrival home; still a strong noxious odor - stronger on interior driver side of vehicle; internet search of symptoms indicated driver visor might be extremely hot - went out to check and it was very hot - even after sitting while we did internet search; further internet search indicates many chevy captiva owners complaining of similar problems; forums indicate known battery cables voltage drop issue leading to expensive repairs (~$1000) not covered under recall, so we disconnected battery overnight until we could check things in the daylight. 6/2/19 - After leaving vehicle battery disconnected overnight, reconnected and driver visor immediately got warm to touch - car not even cranked, just sitting in the shady driveway with the battery connected. Shifted visor down and there was a loud pop/click noise. Visor would not fully return to stowed position. Disconnected battery again. Not a safe situation with overheating visor, noxious fumes, and fluttering lights. Chevy forums indicate this has been a know issue since 2012, but dealerships will only assist while car is still in original purchase warranty period. Forums indicate this was a recall in europe/great britain, but not here in usa. Ridiculous. An american company not taking care of its american customers... For years... Multiple year models reporting same issues.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11217426
2012 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Radio would turn off while driving, service traction control message light and chimes, would go off, interior lights would dim out vehicle would turn over but not start, engine light would not stay on however was able to get auto store to pull codes when light was on. Talked to dealership advised to replace battery and key fob as one code had to do with vehicle thinking wrong key was used. Replaced battery and key fobs seemed to be okay for 2 months. Then today when putting window down to get mail the radio turned...

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off, service traction controls lights started going off again and air blower cut out (this started when vehicle put in park) noticed when this was happening that voltage on battery would drop. Took to auto store and they checked battery it was fine. But when air was on and window would be put down it would recreate the same problem (vehicle was in park). Auto store said could be a short. After testing battery and it was good the air was turned off and window being put down would not cause any issues. Only seems to happen when air was on. There seems to be numerous complaints regarding these types off electrical occurrences for this vehicle type. Also have had issues with a surge when driving vehicle. Had different transmission and power train things looked at from dealership that have improved it but not fully corrected. Seems to have gotten even a little better after battery replaced but still occurs to the point where it shifts hard and surges the car forward.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11130502
2014 Chevrolet CaptivaLightsEquipment & accessories1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet captiva. When the air conditioner was activated, an ammonia odor emitted from the vents without warning. As a result, the contact sustained burning and irritation to the eyes. In addition, the interior dome light continuously flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Incident Interior lighting · EquipmentNHTSA 10887386
2012 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

The car will not start, key is stuck in the ignition. We have jumped it numerous times and for no reason the car will not start again. The battery was good, had it checked. 4Th time since the start of 2016. Right now there is no, power , I can't even get the indoor lights on. It is going back to the mechanic. The car was stationary, (in my car port).

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10885919
2014 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLights1 injury

While driving I was suddenly overcome by a noxious odor which caused burning in my eyes, nose and throat. I turned off my a/c and opened my windows which helped dilute the odor. By chance I lifted my driver-side visor and a loud clicking occurred. I repeated this to try to figure out what was wrong, then when I grasped the rod that the visor slides on my fingers were burned and blistered.Because it was so hot. The cabin lights flicker and the headlights do as well. The ceiling area by the visor becomes very hot to...

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the touch. When the car is off, it begins to cool. I think this has been coming on for a while because of the flickering, but I had no idea that it might all be related. By the way, I had my car less than 9 months when the battery died. Odd for a 2014 vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10787507
2013 Chevrolet CaptivaElectrical systemLights

While driving, the dash board lights will come on from time to time. The signal light inside the car may show, but not indicated outside. Once in a while the cabin light flutter, dim and then return to full brightness. The radio may stop working and " ting, ting" sound may come on with the dash board panel lights illuminated momentarily. This car was recently serviced by the dealer and I have reported on this problem before. Since it occurs very often, I have indicated the date of the last occurrence. Thanks

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10787116

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