The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Captiva · 2013
2013 Chevrolet Captiva. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,000 and 65,000 miles. Median 40,450, from 20 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 45% |
| Steering | 9% |
| Body structure | 9% |
| Stability control | 9% |
| Visibility | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1352
Chevy filed 1352 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal ?
- Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2012–2015 Chevrolet Captiva, 4.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 202K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 122K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 6 | 121K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 76K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 75K |
| Timing chain & engine | 2 | 30K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 27K |
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 25K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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