P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Chevy Captiva. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 5 P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Captiva. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Chevy Captiva. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: P0135: Heated Oxygen Sensor → Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction → Bank 1, Sensor 1 The purpose of the heated … Read more
P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Chevy Captiva. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Chevy Captiva P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of Contents … Read more
P0741 is a very common trouble code. It’s know to affect the Chevy Captiva quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The Captiva uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this connection … Read more
If your Chevy Captiva has the P0304 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic OBD IIcode (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your vehicle’s fourth cylinder is misfiring. P0304 is a drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Chevy Captiva. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code P0121 … Read more
If your Chevy Captiva has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your vehicle’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Chevy Captiva can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Captiva’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more
P0302 in the Chevy Captiva is a common OBD II trouble code. It indicates that your vehicle’s second cylinder has a misfire. P0302 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If it’s bad enough to cause your Captiva’s check engine light to come on, you shouldn’t drive your vehicle at … Read more