2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Captiva Sport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (207)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 207 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-21 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“on [xxx] while driving this vehicle owned by the state of arizona i was involved in a collision at 40 mph. the airbags did not deploy and i sustained serious brakes and internal bleeding. there were no warning lamps. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) …”
2024-08-09 · Engine“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.…”
2024-07-12 · Engine“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 said that this model had something wrong with a par…”
2024-03-15 · Power Train“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 engine to die. the vehicle did not give me any signs of …”
2024-03-07 · Engine · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva sport. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. the contact was able to veer to the side of the road. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the res…”
2023-11-28 · Engine“when describing what happened, try to answer these questions as specifically as possible: what component or system failed or malfunctioned? is it available for inspection upon request? the engine, when i am at a traffic light or in line at school to pick up my daughter, the car starts to shake suddenly, what i have to do is put it in neutral so th…”
2023-09-26 · Engine“these vehicles are known to use an excess of oil in the engine, when the engine oil is low there is no warning light/system to notify operator of this, i have talked with many other owners and it is the same story. mechanics report this engine uses oil burnt by the catalytic convertor, they say it can only be fixed if you have a major engine repai…”
2023-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving down the highway when it started losing power. the engine light came on. i had got this car at a dealer, so i took it to them, and they wouldn't do anything. it was low on oil, so i got a gallon of oil and started home which was a half hour away. i could only drive a little way and had to stop and put oil in it. i took it to a mechani…”
2023-08-09 · Service Brakes“reporting for my mother in law. confirmed by me several times. first incident occurred while she was driving, dry roads, normal traffic at approximately 65 mph the front brakes locked up and abruptly bought the car to a stop. she was half in the traffic live lane and half on shoulder. she called me and i went immediately. i got there in about 30 mi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.