Chevrolet Captiva Recall R/2016/263: Possibility Of A Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB16-08-025
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Captiva vehicles built between 1 November 2013 and 9 June 2015. Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE Defect: Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable. Remedy: Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
Are You Affected?
Captiva built between 1 November 2013 and 9 June 2015 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 10 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 OSB16-08-025 or the DVSA reference R/2016/263. 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 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 | |
| CaptivaLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/003 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2016/175 on 26 Jul 2016, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2018/129 on 21 May 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/263, launched 23 January 2017. 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.