2013 Chevrolet Captiva: common problems and reliability

· 1st generation

An average Captiva year.

106 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2013 Captiva?

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has 106 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag cheap interior with squeaks, rattles, hard plastics, and large gaps.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

106
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Captiva years only. How we score it

Is 2013 a good year for the Captiva?

Across the 5 Captiva model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2011) to 145 (2012). With 106 complaints, the 2013 Captiva sits about the same as the model's median of 106.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
55
electrical system
31
power train
10
electronic stability control (esc)
7
service brakes
5

What owners report on the 1st generation Captiva

Owner sentiment for the first-generation Captiva is predominantly negative, with the most consistent criticism aimed at its cheap interior, poor driving dynamics, and unremarkable reliability.

  • IsolatedCheap interior with squeaks, rattles, hard plastics, and large gaps
  • IsolatedPoor acceleration and transmission shift quality
  • IsolatedWeak USB charging ports
  • IsolatedOil consumption on the 3.0L engine
  • IsolatedTurbo failure at high miles

Owner insights for the 1st generation Captiva. Read the full 1st generation owner report.

Other Captiva model years

Compare every Captiva year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.

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