Chevrolet Captiva Recall R/2010/003: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 2,734
- vehicles in the UK
- 194/195
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Captiva vehicles built between 14 June 2006 and 31 December 2007. The possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. The dealer will inspect the subject steering shaft fixation any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. Should this occur loss of steering control would result.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. Should this occur loss of steering control would result. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject steering shaft fixation inspected any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the subject steering shaft fixation any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Captiva built between 14 June 2006 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 2,734 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code 194/195 or the DVSA reference R/2010/003. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaptivaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/129 | |
| CaptivaPossibility of a fire | Urgent | R/2016/263 | |
| CaptivaPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2015/142 | |
| CaptivaEngine may start inadvertently | Low | R/2015/114 | |
| Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Kalos and 6 moreBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2012/090 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2009/089 on 19 Oct 2009, for front seat buckle will not latch. The one launched after it was R/2010/022 on 23 Apr 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/003, launched 3 March 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.