2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport.

20122014
Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:85,000 mi
#22 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Warnings

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport.

Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has 13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 85,000 mi); Airbags (2 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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