2013 Chevrolet Captiva problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 33.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 21.7%.
Complaints143
Crashes1
Fires6
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 33.6% · 48
Electrical system 21.7% · 31
Unknown or other 11.2% · 16
Power train 6.3% · 9
Electronic stability control (ESC) 4.9% · 7
Steering 3.5% · 5
Fuel/propulsion system 2.8% · 4
Structure 2.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet Captiva in this data, 2013 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 86 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,896 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptom as listed in tsb number: 14882 (rear crank shaft). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 72,000. *Bf Engine · reported at 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. While the vehicle was operated at various speeds, it lost power without warning. Folsom Chevrolet (12655 auto mall cir, folsom, ca) diagnosed that there was excessive oil consumption. The manufacturer stated that the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased was responsible for remedying the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. Engine · reported at 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. While the contact's husband was driving 55 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown gasket failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The vin was not available. Engine · reported at 110,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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