If your Chevy Captiva has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your vehicle gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …
Read More »Chevy Captiva Dash Light Flicker and No Start: How to Fix
Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Chevy Captiva. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your vehicle’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …
Read More »Chevy Captiva P0088: Causes + Likely Fix
P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your SUV’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Captiva’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …
Read More »Chevy Captiva: P0008 Code Diagnosis
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Captiva with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …
Read More »Chevy Captiva P0725 Code: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …
Read More »Chevy Captiva P0193: Symptoms, Causes, & Likely Fixes
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. It indicates that your Captiva’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …
Read More »Chevy Captiva C0040: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fix
C0040 is a chassis trouble code that occurs in the Chevy Captiva. GM designated C0040 to indicate an issue with the right front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your Captiva’s right front wheel speed sensor is the most common repair for C0040, but it’s not the only one. Wiring harness issues …
Read More »Chevy Captiva C0035: Causes, Diagnosis, + Likely Fix
C0035 is a manufacturer-specific chassis trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. GM designated C0035 to indicate an issue with the left front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your Captiva’s left front wheel speed sensor is the most common fix for C0035, but it’s not the only one. C0035 …
Read More »Chevy Captiva P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. In layman’s terms, it means that your Captiva can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …
Read More »Chevy Captiva P015D: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Chevy Captiva as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is …
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