P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in your Chevy Captiva. It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later). Its is different from the much more common P0174, which indicates that bank 2 is lean at any engine speed. … Read more
Your Chevy Captiva is equipped with a tire pressure monitor system. This system notifies you if the tire pressure is too low. When you get the Service Tire Monitor warning, it indicates that there is a problem with the tire monitoring system itself. Id does not mean that the tire pressure is (necessarily) too low. … Read more
P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Chevy Captiva. It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”. The code is thrown after your Captiva’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that the air … Read more
There are a few reasons why your Chevy Captiva would be overheating when idling. The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level. This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible. So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more
P0068 in the Chevy Captiva is a generic OBD II code. In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Captiva’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more
A smoking engine is a serious thing. If your Chevy Captiva’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away. It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your Captiva’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more
2013 Chevy Captiva Replacement Bulbs Here are the proper bulbs that your Captiva needs, straight from GM. Function Image Bulb Number Need One? Back Up Lights 921 Front Fog Lamps H11 Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 3157K High Beam 9005 or HB3 Low Beam 9006 or HB4 License Plate 168LL Rear Stoplamp and Tailamp 7443 … Read more
2014 Chevy Captiva Replacement Bulbs Here are the proper bulbs that your Captiva needs, straight from GM. Function Image Bulb Number Need One? Back Up Lights 921 Front Fog Lamps H11 Front Turn Signal/Parking 3157K High Beam 9005 or HB3 Low Beam 9006 or HB4 License Plate 168LL Rear Stoplamp and Tailamp 7443 Rear … Read more
2015 Chevy Captiva Replacement Bulbs Here are the proper bulbs that your Captiva needs, straight from GM. Function Bulb Number Back Up Lamp 921 Front Fog Lamp H11 Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 3157K High-Beam 9005 or HB3 Low-Beam/DRL 9006 or HB4 License Plate 168LL Rear Stoplamp, and Tailamp 7443 Rear Turnsignal 3757 NAK Source: … Read more
While it may not leave you stranded, a vehicle that hesitates to start can be very concerning. There are a few reasons why your Chevy Captiva may not be starting, such as a bad starter, a bad battery, bad alternator, and more. Chevy Captiva Hesitates to Start: Causes Here are some of the most … Read more