CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (48 reports).
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97Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2013 Chevrolet Captiva recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Captiva problems
Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 48 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
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 independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 temporarily.
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 another occasion, the vehicle stalled and was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain had failed and bent the valves. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No additional assista
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 solution.
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 assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,386. Car was serviced on 12/5/2019 for a KIA warrantied repair; timing belt replacement causing engine failure. The representative restated again that KIA would not repair the car. Consumer stated vehicle sustained a rod bearin
2013 Chevrolet Captiva questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (48), Electrical System (31), Unknown Or Other (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has been fixed?
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