Chevrolet Captiva Recall R/2015/142: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

31 Jul 2015

Launched

3,584

vehicles in the UK

15-01-025

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chevrolet recalled Captiva vehicles built between 3 November 2010 and 26 May 2015. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: 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. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s 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.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: 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.

Are You Affected?

Captiva built between 3 November 2010 and 26 May 2015 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 3,584 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
2. Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code 15-01-025 or the DVSA reference R/2015/142. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2015/114 on 31 Jul 2015, for engine may start inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2016/075 on 3 May 2016, for under vehicle rollover conditions fuel may leak. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2015/142, launched 31 July 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.