Chevrolet Captiva Recall R/2018/129: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 May 2018
- Launched
- 8,606
- vehicles in the UK
- A172117810
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Captiva vehicles. On a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007: 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. The dealer will check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007: 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: on a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires. Remedy: Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine bay fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part.
Are You Affected?
Captiva may be included. Chevrolet estimates 8,606 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 A172117810 or the DVSA reference R/2018/129. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2016/263 on 23 Jan 2017, for possibility of a fire. The one launched after it was R/2021/125 on 14 Apr 2021, for the brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/129, launched 21 May 2018. 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.