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2013 Chevrolet Captiva Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, most often about the engine (50% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Captiva model year since 2000.
Complaints97
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported4
Injuries reported2
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Captiva problems
Engine
48 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
While driving my chevy Captiva on the freeway the vehicle shutoff unexpectedly and I was almost involved in a car accident with my pregnant wife. On other occasions while driving the same thing happened. I have taken it to shops to get it looked at and they can't seem to get to the problem. The check engine light…
Regarding plugged pcv orifice leading to rear crankshaft oil seal blowout. Gm bulletin 14882 reports same issue, same engine, same year, under 100k miles on vehicle and gm refuses to cover the repair saying VIN not on file for repair. Seems as though vehicle should be covered under this recall as well.
Electrical
31 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
While driving my Captiva from work to home (approx. 26 miles) the warning lights on the dash light up and it indicates service traction control. It will do this at least three times on the way home however when take it to weseloh chevy in carlsbad they state no codes. On at least four times when I shut the car off…
Vehicle stationary in park the key won't come out of the ignition. The other issue is the defrost vent heat sometimes blows cold for a few hours. It seems to get stuck on defrost and it won't close the door over to the other vents. It seems that it could be a program issue. The switches seem to work it will heat up.…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Horrible stench in my car due to a dead rat in my cars ventilation system. I found the "root cause" after approx. 2 weeks since first stench appearance. The rat was already dead and the particle filter was full of dung, so that all car passengers (often my son and always me) did breath this harmful and contaminated…
Key gets stuck in the ignition and the battery dies completely. I cannot lock or unlock my car. Hazards won't turn on. Only happens occasionally, but it's been more frequent and lasts longer. I used to be able just to turn the car back on to get the key out, but now it doesn't even try to turn. It's like the battery…
Transmission
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles.
Engine sputtered, lurched forward, then almost died repeatedly at a stoplight. Drove car home as no warning lights came on and made an appointment with my mechanic. Mechanic advised to drive car to the shop. When I started the car to drive there, several engine lights came on stating 'reduced engine power' and a…
Went to the dentist, got my routine oil change, then went to the doctor, then visited a friend. When I left my friends house to get on the freeway my car smelled like oil burning- engine light came on, check stability light came on, low oil pressure light came on. I pulled into a gas station and turned off engine. My…
Stability control
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
Went to the dentist, got my routine oil change, then went to the doctor, then visited a friend. When I left my friends house to get on the freeway my car smelled like oil burning- engine light came on, check stability light came on, low oil pressure light came on. I pulled into a gas station and turned off engine. My…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle reduced power independently to 20 MPH as the stability tracker and the engine power warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body…
Steering
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles.
Vehicle stationary in park the key won't come out of the ignition. The other issue is the defrost vent heat sometimes blows cold for a few hours. It seems to get stuck on defrost and it won't close the door over to the other vents. It seems that it could be a program issue. The switches seem to work it will heat up.…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. After parking the vehicle, it failed to restart without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The technician…
Brakes
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
This is the second issue we have had with the stability track on this vehicle. First incident was at the end of january 2019. Now less that 4 months later it happens again. While driving, the brakes auto engage, but no warning or light appears on the dash or information screen. Then once you stop the vehicle as you…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the emergency brake was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sunset auto center located at 1300 n h st lompoc, ca 934136 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the cross bar metal bracket needed to be…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
I was driving home from work on the morning of october 14, 2015 when the sunroof literally shattered into pieces. It sounded just like a shotgun going off in the inside of the car. I did not hit anything, nor did anything hit the car. The roof "just exploded." if this is a defect in the glass, I do not feel it is fair…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the paint on the hood of the vehicle was fading. On several occasions, the vehicle was taken to hare…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chevrolet Captiva recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (48 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); electrical (31 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); other or unspecified (16 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Chevrolet Captiva?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Captiva model year since 2000, with 97 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.