Most common 2013 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Caprice complaints by model year
Best Caprice years: 2012, 2011, 2013. Years to avoid: 2014, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
2013 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (4)
Seat belts
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge.
Electrical system › Ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90…
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Caprice rates better than average: 43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Caprice at the same age. It is one of the best Caprice years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice?
The electrical system — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, the most recent from June 23, 2015 (seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Caprice?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2011 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 1995 and 1996. See the full Chevrolet Caprice years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Caprice problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.