Most common 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Captiva Sport complaints by model year
Best Captiva Sport years: 2013, 2014. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →
What 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport owners say
Engine & cooling
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 residence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair shop, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the manufacturing of the vehicle was discontinued due to engine failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …
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 that the movement decreases. Also when I'm driving on the highway they change speeds unpredictably. The engine light comes on intermittently. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It puts my safety and that of my family at risk because if I don't put it in NEUTRAL it can accelerate and collide with the car behind or in front if the distance in the school line is tight. And on the road, having this unpredictable change in speed puts our lives in danger since many cars go at speeds of more than 75 miles per hour. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Captiva Sport rates better than average: 94% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Captiva Sport at the same age. It is one of the best Captiva Sport 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 Captiva Sport?
The engine & cooling — 7 complaints, 78% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Chevrolet Captiva Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 0% 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.