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2015 Chevrolet Captiva LS 1LS FWD

The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva LS 1LS FWD is a 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,370 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Captiva measures 180.1 inches long on a 106.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,801 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,370 ($33,419 *)
MSRP with Destination$25,245 ($34,619 *)
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type2.4L inline-4 SIDI FFV, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in
Wheels Rear17 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.1 in
Width72.8 in
Height67 in
Wheelbase106.6 in
Curb Weight3,801 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear39.3 in
Legroom Front40.7 in
Legroom Rear36.9 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.9 in
Hip Room Front52.6 in
Hip Room Rear52.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2015 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD: 3 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CAPTIVA.

14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CAPTIVA

Owner Complaints

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CAPTIVA (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System5
Engine4
Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Steering2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 31, 2026 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was…”
Feb 25, 2025 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
“The Chevy Captiva I have has been in multiple shops and NOBODY knows why it randomly has electrical problems and all the locks go on and off while driving and the RPM speeds up and slows down all by…”
Sep 15, 2024 · Air Bags
“The service airbag light came on.”
Jan 24, 2024 · Electrical System
“Around July or August 2020 I started having problems with not being able to hear the turn signal when I used it. The lights for the radio display would randomly dim or randomly return to full strength…”
Feb 23, 2022 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled in the middle of the road without warning. The driver…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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