Problems started with radio going off. Then lights dimming when using the window switch. Then while using the turning signal, the cruse would shut off. Then driving at night the lights started flickering then seemed to turn off. The car seemed to loose power. The break light would come on then go off. The seat belt light and check engine. The warning bell that sounds while the key is in ignition would go off and messages would flash across the radio and the information on the dash would scroll with out you scrolling them. Today the car decelerated in a busy intersection and the car locks went up and down. On the way home, the car was dead and I could not remove the key. Called a tow, they jumped the car, it started. On the way to the repair garage, the car died in the road. Called for a second tow, but was able to start the car by hitting the external fuse box. Got it to the garage and it is there today.

- Macedon, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After a few attempts, the vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred a number of times in the past and the vehicle would not start until the next day. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (cooper Chevrolet Buick, 1300 S quintard ave, anniston, al, 36201), but they were unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the transmission would disengage or display a fuel pump error. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Anniston, AL, USA

The parking brake keeps on going on well driving, electrical problems and fuel pump not working properly.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

Vehicle is put in park and I try to turn the key to off position but the key will not turn to off position so key can be removed. Furthermore, GM knows about the problem and has failed to place my model on the recall list according to inquires that I have made. I also have an extended warranty, protective asset that was purchased from purchase dealer, but they will not cover just the ignition switch. I need GM to issue a recall on my model, Chevy Captiva.

- Atmore, AL, USA

The key will not turn to off position in the ignition after the engine is turned off. It started not turning to off position sometimes but now it is every time. My dealer says that there is not a recall on the model that I own, the Chevrolet Captiva, 2012. Online research shows that other Captiva owners have the same problems. Please help with this problem, because I am afraid that the system also may have the other problems that causes the engine to switch off automatic.

- Atmore, AL, USA

I have read several complaints about Chevy Captivas online today as I was searching for an answer for why my car died on me twice while driving home this evening. Once was on a hill turning onto the road before my home and the second time was pulling into my apartment complex. If I was on the highway or there was a car coming over the hill I could have been injured in an accident. Lately the parking break and check engine lights have been coming on and going off, also I've had times when I'd go to start my vehicle it would act as if the battery was dead. The battery was replaced a year to year and a half ago so I don't suppose that's the problem. Also the dashboard lights often flicker. With all of the complaints on these problems I feel there is something really wrong with the Captiva and a recall should be issued to address the problems due to safety concerns. I have three children and I don't want to worry about my car dying while driving them to or from daycare and school and us getting in an accident.

- Chandler, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the emergency parking signal light would suddenly illuminate before the vehicle slowed down and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer jim lupient Chevrolet located in bloomington, Minnesota where it was diagnosed that the body control module failed. The body control module was replaced but the failure reoccurred 2 months later. In addition, in 2013 the power steering failed while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

My 2012 Chevy Captiva sport shuts off while I'm driving it! my radio turns off and on, so does my A/C. my key gets stuck in the ignition, all dashboard lights come on, dies completely. We've replaced the battery quite a few times within a two year period. It is not the battery. We took it in to a certified Chevy dealership for diagnostic test which ended up with zero results. Supposedly the cause of these issues cannot be found. My car has died out on me while I'm driving! I need answers or suggestions a.S.a.P. GM is not being cooperative. I am so scared to drive my only car!

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

My Captiva has approx 40,000 miles on it, it randomly will not start, the first time this happened I called aaa, then while waiting for triple aaa, I tried it again and it turned on. It randomly happens and when I put the key in the ignition, I cannot get the key out and it gets stuck. This has happened multiple times. Also, the radio randomly doesn't work or, randomly all the stations are changed, the remote key opener doesn't work when all this is happening as well. In 2015 the ac was not working, it took three different repair shops to finally fix it, the battery has also been replaced. This morning the key got locked in, never returned to being able to start. When I called dealership to tell them I'm having it towed in they said the car has to be showing the "symptoms" before they can do anything about it, so today since it never went back to normal and the key is still stuck in ignition I am having it towed in. I'm assuming its electrical related, I sure hope the air bags aren't affected by all this, it's bad enough never knowing if the car's going to start or not.

- Newton, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the key was jammed in the ignition. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealership was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,934. Updated 10/26/16

- Memphis, TN, USA

The vehicle was turned on and we started driving and then car it acted like it was going to die out, and we shut the vehicle off and turned it back on again. Then after we were driving the car it stopped and locked up all the doors keys nothing worked as we were driving right in the middle of the intersection. The police and tow truck were called and the tow truck driver got the key out of the ignition and he got the vehicle to start again. Then we drove to a nearby gas station and it completely shut off again when we were entering the gas station while driving the vehicle. We only had the vehicle for 4 days until it did all this while driving. The tow truck driver took it back to the dealership where it came from. It was at the dealership for 5 days from the 15th of July went the tow truck brought it there until the dealership told us it was ok to come pick the vehicle back up on July 20th. They explain to us that they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle as to why this all happened. If it happens again to bring it back.

- Coal City, IL, USA

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).

- Tampa, FL, USA

My Captiva did not want to start. The key was locked in the ignition. All the lights were off and there was no lights on the instrument panel. I disconnected the negative battery cable for a minute and then plugged it back on to the battery. When I went to open the door the horn started honking and all the lights came on. I deactivated the alarm with the remote on the key but accidently hit the lock button. I stated the vehicle and went to close the hood. But when I went to open the door the doors had locked and my vehicle was running. I had to break the window because my year old baby was in the car. My wife complained that the radio will some times turn off and the instrument lights will come on. One is the traction control need to be serviced and engine light will come on. Also the service light will turn on. Also the lights inside the vehicle will dim at times. My wife also complained that the vehicle will stall on her and shut off on her once. She was in the parking lot of the church when the vehicle stalled and stopped on her. I have read forums and customer complaints of other Captiva SUV's having the same problem. Ones suggesting that its the battery cables. Please investigate the problem because it could be a real problem if these vehicles start to stall on busy highways. Regards [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Socorro, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch off and back on, the vehicle lost power and the service traction control and the ABS skid lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. While making a right turn at 30 mph, all the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the radio and the heating system failed to function as temperature below 40 was displayed across the message board. In addition, the contact had to manually open the doors in order to enter the vehicle. The vehicle also failed to start as the theft alarm independently activated and the emergency brake failed to release. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that a theft module melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Irving, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the key failed to disengage from the ignition switch after the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that the radio would shut off and the parking break warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. However, the spark plugs, the fuses, and the radio were replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 48,000...updated 09/03/15 updated 09/09/15

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Radio goes off when using the turn signals and sometimes does not come back on. Headlights dim when open/close windows, dash board lights flicker, parking break service light goes on/off randomly, car is completely dead when you try to restart it and the key gets stuck in the ignition. Sometimes car will restart other times it needs to be jumped to start it. Battery positive post is hot to the touch even though car was dead for over 24 hrs.

- Chagrin Falls, OH, USA

Vehicle driven in high traffic area when without warning slowly lost all power and stalled in the middle of the street. Initial attempt to start vehicle failed. After several more attempts the vehicle started only to gradually lose power and stalled again. Able to roll vehicle off main street onto side street and called aaa. While waiting for aaa I disconnected both positive and negative battery cables waited 10 minutes and reconnected. Vehicle started but when moved it again lost power and stalled. Aaa arrived and the vehicle started and was driven onto the flatbed. The vehicle was towed to my home and when the operator attempted to drive the vehicle off the flat bed it would not start. After several attempts the operator was able to start and drive vehicle off the flat bed. We have not driven the car since we are unable to determine the cause of the problem. This situation could have had a tragic ending had I been hit during this vehicle malfunction.

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

My most recent problem with my 2012 Chevy Captiva is the key was getting jammed in ignition and would not release immediately. This went on for approximately two weeks or more. I took vehicle in for replacement of brakes on 2/17/15. On 2/18/15, later in the night, the key would not release from ignition at all. I have vehicle at dealer as of 2/20/15 to diagnose the problem and awaiting the results. I am concerned that this is the same GM problem with ignition switch for other models that are being "recalled." Also just for the record, I did experience a problem with transmission that needed to be replaced under warranty as well back in 2014; and problem with alternator back in 2013 also had to be replaced under warranty. I also notice some hesitation in acceleration, (similar to a slight/faint pull) on occasions. Not enough to think anything serious, but did occur often enough in 2014.

- Westbury, NY, USA

Car was driving fine went into a store came out keyless entry would not work, opened door with key and car would not start. Called for a jump but before the person came the car started out of the blue. I never attempted to start the car again but had inadvertently left the switch to the on position. I took the car into good Chevrolet for service and was told that my car's brains were basically scrambled. I was told that the PCM, bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensors were replaced and that all codes were cleared and that the repair was verified. I pick the car up on 8/14/14 drove it on 8/15/14 and the same thing happened again only this time the key would not come out of the ignition and all power was lost. Again I sat there and waited and about 15-20 minutes later the car started. This time the car show additional issues. The lights where the rpms are shown flickers on and off, the car sputters, trying to get up to a certain speed is taxing and when I put the car in reverse there is a rattling coupled with a squealing sound. Today is 8/16/14 and I will be taking the car back into good Chevrolet once again for service. I can only hope that they will repair the car this time and that I do not have some major issue after the warranty period as there is clearly something wrong within the car's electrical or computer components.

- Seattle, WA, USA