2013 Chevrolet Captiva SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine70
Air bags21
Back over prevention10
Power train10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Captiva Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Captiva Sport median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Captiva Sport owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This car is know for engine consumption issues it is the motor and it is know has has been recalled due to issues in prior years. My engine is consuming a half a quart every 40 miles.
Complaint 11607487 · Aug 9, 2024
The engine light was on and i went to dealership to have it checked out. They told me that it was a computer glich and not to worry about it. Was driving on the highway when the engine exploded and the car stopped. I was able to glide to the side of the road. After talking to dealership again they…
Complaint 11601515 · Jul 12, 2024
Within 3 days my vehicle stopped working with no warnings (check engine or other warnings) the vehicle made a rattling noise and then would not turn on. Upon inspection mechanic informed me that the engine would need to be replaced. There were no oil leaks or issues that would have caused the…
Complaint 11577662 · Mar 15, 2024

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