Recalls: Holden CG Captiva
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Holden CG Captiva
2006 Holden CG Captiva: brake pedal retaining clip
In January 2007, a recall was issued for Holden CG Captiva vehicles built from 14 June 2006 to 11 December 2006 for a potentially missing retaining clip which connected the brake booster push rod to the brake pedal (PRA 2007/8990).
2006-08 Holden Captiva Diesel: rocker arm bearing failure
In December 2015, a recall was issued for Holden CG Captiva vehicles that were powered by 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines and manufactured from 28 December 2006 to 28 February 2008. In these vehicles, the rocker arm bearings in the engine may fail after prolonged exposure to degraded oil; failure of the rocker arm bearing could cause a reduction in engine power or the vehicle may stall. The recalled CG Captiva vehicles had VINs in the range KL3CD26RJ7B052819 to KL3CD26RJ8H308370 (PRA 2015/15118).
For further information regarding failure of the Holden Captiva’s needle roller bearings, please see the ‘Problems and faults’ section, below.
2007-08 Holden CG Captiva: potential loss of steering control
In January 2010, a recall was issued for Holden CG Captiva vehicles due to a condition where the intermediate shaft which connected the steering column to the steering rack could become disconnected. In this event, there may be a loss of steering control (PRA 2010/11348). The recalled vehicles were in the following VIN ranges:
- KL3##26#J7BOO2590 to KL3##26#J7B223450; and,
- KL3##26#J8B152764 to KL3##26#J8B208013.
2007-08 Holden CG Captiva LX and 60th Anniversary: right indicator lamp
In May 2008, a recall was issued for CG Captiva LX and 60th Anniversary variants that were manufactured after September 2007 (‘2008 Model Year’). In these vehicles, the right indicator lamp (fitted to the driver’s door mirror) would not operate when the rear demister was switched on (PRA 2008/10061).
2007-10 Holden Captiva: reduced brake performance
In August 2012, a recall was issued for Captivas produced between 2007 and 2010 and in the VIN range KL3CD####J#B012509 to KL3CD####J#B012293. In these vehicles, a valve within the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) could potentially stick, resulting in reduced brake performance and/or a spongy brake pedal. As part of the recall, the EBCM was to be inspected and, if required, replaced (PRA 2012/13281).
2007-10 Holden Captiva 5 and 7: starter motor may crank engine
In April 2015, a recall was issued for CG Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 vehicles that had manual transmissions and were manufactured from 22 February 2007 to 25 November 2010. In these vehicles, a wear condition in the ignition key cylinder actuator trigger may allow the vehicle starter motor to crank the engine if the key is left inside the ignition key cylinder and in the ‘OFF’ position while the vehicle is parked. If this occurred and the park brake was insufficiently applied, the vehicle may move when the starter motor cranks the engine. The recalled CG Captiva vehicles had VINs in the range KL3CG26RJ7B075395 to KL3DF26FJAB116292 (PRA 2015/14647).
2008-11 Holden CG Captiva Diesel: potential fuel leak #1
In November 2011, a recall was issued for CG Captiva vehicles with 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the fuel feed hose to leak and create a fire hazard (PRA 2011/12914). The recalled vehicles were in the following VIN ranges:
- KL3CD26RJ8H307843 to KL3CG26RJ8H313387 (2008 models);
- KL3CA26RJ9B258567 to KL3CD26RJ9B557340 (2009 models); and,
- KL3CA26RJAB000715 to KL3CD26RJAB118110 (2010-2011 models).
2011-12 Holden Captiva Diesel: potential fuel leak #2
In December 2013, a recall was issued for Holden CG Captiva vehicles with diesel engines that were manufactured between 5 February 2011 and 2 November 2012. In some of these vehicles, the fuel feed hose may be in contact with the air conditioning (A/C) suction pipe. Over time, the fuel feed hose may rub against the A/C suction pipe and develop a hole, causing a fuel leak and possible fire hazard. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range KL3DD266JBB028825 to KL3CD266JCB092300 (PRA 2013/13915).
2007-10 model year Holden CG Captiva Diesel: potential fuel leak #3
In March 2018, a recall was issued for 2007-10 model year Holden CG Captiva vehicles that had 2.0-litre LLW diesel engines. In these vehicles, a fracture on the fuel feed hose connector could cause the fuel feed hose to disconnect and leak fuel. If this occurred, the vehicle may stall and the leaking fuel would pose a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users; in the presence of an ignition source, it also posed a fire hazard. The recalled Holden CG Captiva vehicles had VINs in the range KL3CA26RJ9B258567 to KL3CG26RJ9B503405 (PRA 2018/16643).
Problems and faults: Holden CG Captiva
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Holden Captiva Diesel engine failure: needle roller bearings
For turbo-diesel engines with production numbers before Z20S1 183103K, ‘Holden Service Procedure Ref. No. TL1784-0904 Group 6A’ described symptoms of top end engine noise or rough running and eventual stalling. It is understood that pre-Z20S1 1813103K engine numbers correspond to Holden Captivas with:
- Build dates between 28 December 2006 and 28 February 2008; and,
- VINs in the range KL3CD26RJ7B052819 to KL3CD26RJ8H308370.
Holden’s Service Procedure document attributed these symptoms to the roller rocker arm outer bearing race failing, causing the needle roller bearings to become loose and dislodge from the rocker assembly. To fix, the service procedure prescribed that all eight needle roller bearings be replaced with plain-type rocker bearings. For turbo-diesel engines with production numbers after Z20S1 183103K, plain-type rocker bearings were used which were not susceptible to failure.
In December 2015, Holden issued recall PRA 2015/15118 for rocker arm bearing failure which it attributed to ‘prolonged exposure to degraded oil’ and indicated that such failure may cause ‘a reduction in engine power or a stall’. It is understood that the recall required the needle roller rocker bearings to be replaced with plain-type rocker bearings.
Owners of Holden Captivas with diesel engines, however, have reported that failure of the needle roller bearings can cause damage to the camshaft, the hydraulic lifters and send metal pieces into the cylinders, thereby jamming the pistons. At worst, failure of the needle roller bearings can result in the engine needing to be replaced. AustralianCar.Reviews therefore recommends that any symptoms – including engine noises described as clicking and clacking – be addressed immediately to avoid serious damage.
For Holden Captiva owners whose engines required repairs as a result of rocker arm bearing failure before the recall was issued, Holden have stated that it will deal with customers ‘on a case by case basis’.
Holden Captiva V6 engine: stretched timing chains
In January 2006, 7.7 mm inverted tooth timing chains were introduced for the Alloytec V6 engines, replacing 9.5 mm pitch roller chains. For some – but not all – of these timing chains, the chain links were not manufactured in accordance with design specifications and the chains could become elongated (also known as ‘stretched timing chains’). According to GM Bulletin H08-0601-01, chain elongation was expected to occur in early engine life (i.e. 10,000 kms to 20,000 kms). There have, however, been reports of timing chain elongation occurring at significantly higher kilometres.
Elongation of the timing chains would cause,
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL or ‘Check Engine’ light) to illuminate; and
- The ECU to log fault codes P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and P0019 which indicated that camshafts on either bank of the engine were misaligned with the crankshaft.
The engines with timing chains susceptible to elongation were produced from January 2006 to engine build date 18 May 2007 (18/5/2007); for the CG Captiva, the engine numbers were greater than H051530001.
The typical chain elongation observed was a minimum of 3 mm on a doubled-up chain. Where the timing chains had become elongated, they had to be replaced. The idlers, guiders and tensioners, however, did not require replacement, though the guides should be inspected for any abnormal wear.
Holden Captiva Diesel: other problems
- For models with automatic transmissions, the ESP warning light may illuminate and the throttle could become unresponsive – this may require the throttle pedal sensor to be replaced.
- The soot stored in the diesel particulate filter (DPF) must be regularly burned off in order to prevent it becoming blocked. This cleaning process may require the cooling fan to run at its highest speed and there may be a burning smell.
