2013 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Captiva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (48 complaints, 49%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 97owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Captiva problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 49% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 32% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 16% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% | 81,448 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 7% | 76,896 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 58,681 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 75,225 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | 66,925 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 39,005 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chevrolet Captiva recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the cruise control intermittently failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil and that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Key will lock in ignition and vehicle will not start. Happens intermittently. Battery is fine, alternator is fine, dealership replaced ignition when purchased which helped for about a year, but the problem continues to become more frequent. Rattling the battery fixes the problem, but only…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was informed to closely monitor the oil level. On…
Continus electric drop causing different systems to lose power, fail, or temporarly disable including but not limited to traction control, emergency break, radio and lights. After researching the problem in various forums I noted many owners facing the same problem over various years with no clear…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column knuckle detached, causing the steering wheel to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for…
Other Chevrolet Captiva years
← 2012 Captiva · 2014 Captiva →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 Captiva | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Captiva model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.