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CarsLore / Chevrolet / Captiva / 2013

2013 Chevrolet Captiva

97 owner complaints — #2 of 5 Captiva model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

97complaints · 1 crashes, 4 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
77,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Engine48
  • Electrical system31
  • Unknown or other16
  • Power train9
  • Electronic stability control (esc)7
  • Steering5
  • Service brakes4
  • Fuel/propulsion system4
  • Structure4
  • Visibility/wiper2

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’08’10’12’13’14’16’1897’08’11’13’14’1797
2008200920102011201220132014

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Registered new in Europe in 2013

12,494 new Chevrolet Captiva cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were Germany (3,434), France (2,331), Italy (1,680).

Average mass
1,958 kg
Average power
128 kW
Fuel type recorded
Diesel 95% · Petrol 4.9%

European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

In the Netherlands

24 first registered in 2013 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €40,804.

75.0%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
91.7%logical odometer history
4.2%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Black 38%White 33%Grey 29%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

730 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 133 more were declared off the road (SORN).

730licensed, end of 2025
85%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

In 2023, 1,055 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 59% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.

59%passed first time
68%all cars from 2013
84,600 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 80,600 mi)
Failed onThese carsAll cars from 2013
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.8%12.5%
Suspension11.5%10.4%
Brakes10.9%6.8%
Tyres9.0%6.7%
Visibility6.6%4.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.4%2.7%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

In Finland

23 of these cars first registered in 2013 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 232,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

5 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2013 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD———★★★★☆15.9 %
2013 Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD———★★★★☆18.5 %
Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No
Best overall rating
—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11011989This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
11011709This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
11011444This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a process for accessing the procedure to add attachments to a GM technical assistance case using the dealer case management tool.
11011205This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
11010651This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30, 6T35, 6T40, 6T45, and 6T50 Transmissions.
11010545This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S).
11010491This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
11010490This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
11010421This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
11009764This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
11009756This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
11009532This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
11009170This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
11009039This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
11008906This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
11008898The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)