Complaints
143
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:106,683 mi
Fires:1
#230 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:75,338 mi
Fires:3
#39 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:74,467 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 48 | — | 1 | 106,683 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 3 | 75,338 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 74,467 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 65,558 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 71,550 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,683
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
75,338
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,467
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,558
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,550
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Chevrolet Captiva — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has 143 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (48 complaints, avg 106,683 mi); Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 75,338 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints, avg 74,467 mi). 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,574 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva include 1 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 6 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva 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?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Captiva reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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