One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Chevy Captiva isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Captiva’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more
Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all. That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Chevy Captiva included). There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more
One of the most common problems with the Chevy Captiva (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding. The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off. But, there are other causes as well. Your Chevy Captiva is always going … Read more
If your Chevy Captiva’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Chevy Captiva is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system. We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more
One of the most common issues with the Chevy Captiva, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Chevy Captiva and can … Read more
Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Chevy Captiva. A bad oil pack can make your Captiva almost un-drivable. Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run. It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more
If your Chevy Captiva doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article. Many different issues can cause the problem. We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Chevy Captiva … Read more
A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Chevy Captiva, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your vehicle’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more
A bad alternator can leave your Chevy Captiva without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy). How Your Captiva’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more
A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Chevy Captiva. When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine. Without proper fuel pressure, your vehicle will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more