Chevrolet Captiva Recall: Power Steering Fluid Leak Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva and Captiva Sport vehicles manufactured between October 2, 2009, and April 21, 2011. The recall involves approximately 3,150 vehicles.

The defect occurs when driving the vehicle with the transmission in manual mode and in first gear, which causes the engine and power steering pump to operate at higher than typical speeds. This increased speed generates heat that can raise the power steering fluid temperature to near the melting point of the power steering pump reservoir. After prolonged exposure to these elevated temperatures, the reservoir may leak. If the leaking fluid comes into contact with an ignition source, it may result in a fire.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering fluid cooler with an improved version free of charge. An advisory letter with instructions was mailed in January 2012, and a second letter requesting customers to have the repair performed was expected when parts became available in March 2012. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT, CAPTIVA

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Category

Vehicle — Steering System

Hazard

• fire
• fluid-leak

Affected units

3,150

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