2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2015 2014 2013 2012

Crash Test

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 -20 City / 22 -28 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

182 -264

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Analisa F

Walked away safely after being rear-ended.

The 2012 Chevy Captiva has been a great vehicle for a first time driver. The larger side mirrors provide a greater area of view which eliminates the need to add a blind spot mirror. Being seated higher up is a nice bonus. After being rear-ended on the highway all four people in the vehicle walked away with no injuries. After seven years of driving, the transmission is starting to struggle through gear shifts.

Judy M

Its gets awesome gas mileage!.

Rides & drives nice. Like the look. The only dislike is that it is not all wheel drive. Would be nice if it had a back up camera & gps.

Rachel K

2012 Chevy Captiva sport - wonderful!

I love my Captiva! There are virtually no blind spots and the only maintenance I have needed is a new battery and oil change! I get decent gas mileage and I love that I can fit a lot into the back of it! I find it very comfortable for long and short distance road trips. Even my boyfriend who is a big car guy is impressed with how well it drives and how comfortable and easy to drive it is!

Jun C

I am hooked with Chevrolet.

My Chevrolet is very reliable and enjoyable to drive. Even during long driving I am still comfortable. I love the sleek design of the interior and durability of the exterior. I always feel safe driving my Chevrolet with my family and friends, they love the big space especially the leg room.

Peggy W

Farm to table: the rugged elegance of a Chevy captiva sport vehicle.

I drive my 2012 Chevy captiva a minimum of 50 miles per day as I commute to work and/or run errands around town. It is reliable and comfortable and very easy to drive. It is easy to park and has great visibility through all sides of the vehicle. I live out of town a bit and have 2 miles of gravel road and driveway up a hill in order to get home. This car handles all of the ruts and potholes brilliantly. It is roomy enough to hall bags of feed from the farm store and still stylish enough to drive to a restaurant downtown. I love the Bluetooth capability and the way all the seats fold down so that I can use the full length of the interior of my car to haul treasures I find when I go antiquing. Another feature I really like are the sound system/Bluetooth controls that are on the steering wheel.

Madison M

The cup holder compartment moves for storage.

I have never had a problem with this vehicle. This car has Bluetooth for calling and leather seats. The Captiva is a good size car for any person and I would completely recommend to anyone. Also, it has a large trunk and a lot of storage. I can fit a lawn chair and golf clubs in the trunk and still have room for more.

Jennifer G

Just the perfect fit for me and many.

Gives a great ride and is very comfortable. It is just the right size, not too small... Not too large. I would purchase it again. I have never had any problems or issues. Enjoy the heated seats and remote start for those winter days. Gets great gas mileage.

Phylis S

My only problem was having to replace the engine after an oil leak.

I love my Captiva. It was a fleet car in Chicago. I bought it through enterprise as my niece is an employee. My father drove Chevys and my husband swore by words.I don't know what else you want me to say. I would recommend my Captiva to anyone looking for a dependable car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Alexis G

It is very reliable and clean.

I have had issues from it since I bought it. Constantly stalls. The engine is extremely loud. Can not wait to get a new vehicle.

Jean L

Unreliable used car Chevy Captiva.

I purchased used with 27, 000 miles, I have had engine problems since the beginning. Had transmission replaced at 67000 miles. Headlights constantly burn out.

Zach B

2012 Chevy Captiva ltz pos.

Have had the vehicle 2 years. Already needed a new engine and transmission to no fault of my own. Dealership charged me an insane amount. Now am very upside down on my car. Dealership told me that this vehicle was a great vehicle but have had nothing but issues since buying it.

Shannon S

Ignition Problems/ Keys getting stuck

We have a lot of issues with the ignition. The keys get stuck in the ignition and won't come out. We have to leave the keys in it until it decides to come out. We have to disconnect the battery so it doesn't drain it. Sometimes it is hard to shift. Sometimes the steering wheel is hard to turn and control.

Melissa W

Engine trouble. Again and again and again. And again.

My vehicle has had engine problems since the first day I bought it. I don't feel safe in it.

Kelsey D

Cheap parts, a/c range, not recommended.

A/c has a hard time reaching the back seats. The seats lay flat but other than that the car falls apart super easy. The parts also seem to be cheap and require repair often. There is Styrofoam under the hood and a lot of plastic. I would not recommend this car to anyone.

Nicole

Owner

Had my 2012 Captiva for 4 months. It kept stalling out. Come to find out it had burnt through oil. There is a recall on the engine for the equinox and other models with the same engine however not enough complaints have been filed against GM for this model to also be added to the recall. Mine has 115,000 miles. In two months I went through over 10 quarts of oil! Was told a new engine is the only fix

Princewell U

The most important thing you should know is the gas mileage

The vehicle is compact and have a lot of parts wearing down to easily

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LS w/1LS Sport

182 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

LS w/2LS Sport

182 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

LT Sport

264 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats

LTZ Sport

264 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Owner Reviews

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44%

3 stars

12%

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Nicole on September 20, 2021

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Amy S on June 25, 2021

Heated seats are awesome!

This vehicle has all of the available options. Love the heated seats but this one has had a transmission problem I hope does not happen again. Very expensive part to fix. Drives great in all types of weather conditions. Hope to replace with something similar soon.

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Ranks #18 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet has an average owner rating of 4.13 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #5 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet A Good Car?

The Chevy's that I have had have nice vehicles to drive. Long trip are very comfortable, plenty of room. The only thing I do not like is that trimming and other snap on parts break very easily. Other... Read More

Elaine A.

It is a great vehicle! It is roomy and reliable. It drives smoothly and maintenance has been very easy.

Andrea L.

It is a good vehicle because it has a lot of space and it is very fast also it is saves gas and is very good looking.

Marie G.

Yes, Have not had any major issues. It rides nice and is roomy. I am satisfied with my car and would recommend to friends and family

Riley G.

Yes. I have not had any major repairs since I bought. Gas mileage is good. I love the look. It has enough cargo room for my needs.

Emory G.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet?

Chevy's are reliable. Problems I have had are trimmings, parts that are snapped on break easily and are very expensive to have repaired.

Elaine A.

My check engine light likes to randomly come on. It is not a problem really though. The first few times I took it in, but now we know it is just faulty.

Andrea L.

I can honestly say I haven't had any problems out of it so far so safe to say it is the perfect vehicle.

Marie G.

No, Have not had any major issues. I do recommended service as needed I.e. oil changes etc, rotation of tires, filter changes etc.

Lacey N.

I bought the vehicle used and have not had any major repairs. It has just been normal maintenance issues. It runs fine.

Terri J.

Is The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet A Good Value?

Not sure what a new model would cost. I bought my vehicles used but even so I think that what I paid was a good value.

Elaine A.

I paid $12,000 for it when it was 6 years old. The gas mileage is not as good as my smaller cars were but it is not too bad.

Andrea L.

This vehicle usually cost around the price ranges of 2500 thru 4000 it is pretty pricey but believe me it is worth it.

Marie G.

I am not up to date on what the Captiva costs as my Captiva 7 years old now. I felt that at the time I purchased mine I was getting a very good value for the type of car it is

Caroline S.

I paid used in 2015 $14,000. I believe I got a good deal. I have been driving it everyday since. It still runs good and looks good.

Tiara S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2012 Chevy captiva electrical problems?

Answer: If the 2012 Chevy captiva is having an issue with the alternator then there will be a few obvious signs. The first is that the battery is dead. While a dead battery does not always mean that the alternator is...

Where is the 2012 chevy captiva purge valve located?

Answer: The purge valve on a 2012 Chevy Captiva can be found in the engine compartment near the firewall on the passenger side. You should be able to notice it since it has tubing running to it and is mounted against...

What type of power steering fluid does the 2012 chevy captiva use?

Answer: You can use any off the shelf power steering fluid for the 2012 Chevrolet Capitva; it doesn't require any specific brand or type. Try Prestone's Full-Synthetic PS Fluid, part number AS264Y, from Advance Auto...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety