Vehicle recall R/2015/142

Chevrolet Captiva recall: Possibility of fire

DVSA recall R/2015/142 names the Chevrolet Captiva. It was launched 31 July 2015. It covers vehicles built 3 November 2010 to 26 May 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/142
Launched: 31 July 2015
Issued by: CHEVROLET UK
Manufacturer reference: 15-01-025
Vehicles: 3,584 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Chevrolet Captiva	3 November 2010 to 26 May 2015	3,584

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/114 Engine may start inadvertently 31 July 2015, Chevrolet Captiva
R/2016/263 Possibility of a fire 23 January 2017, Chevrolet Captiva
R/2018/129 Fuel may leak 21 May 2018, Chevrolet Captiva
R/2012/090 Braking efficiency may be affected 28 August 2012, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo and others
R/2010/003 Loss of steering control 3 March 2010, Chevrolet Captiva

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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