How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?

NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Captiva, which is 32% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva's electrical or ignition system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Captiva, even though several complaints mention ignition switch problems similar to other GM vehicles that were recalled.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Captiva?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Captiva is 76,000 miles.

Did the 2013 Captiva's electrical problems cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires and 2 injuries associated with electrical system issues on the 2013 Captiva, with no crashes reported.

How does the 2013 Captiva compare to other model years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Captiva had 31 electrical complaints (32% share), compared to 43 complaints (66% share) in 2012 and 61 complaints (44% share) in 2014.

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Electrical System Problems

NHTSA received 31 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 32% of all 97 complaints filed for that year, with 3 fires and 2 injuries reported. The typical failure occurred at a median 76,000 miles, and no recall is currently linked to this component.

Electrical System complaints: 31; 32% of 97
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 76,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Keys become stuck in the ignition switch and cannot be removed after the vehicle is turned off.
The engine stalls or cuts off suddenly while driving, sometimes with the key still stuck in the ignition.
Dashboard lights, cabin lights, and the radio flicker, dim, or momentarily cut out along with an audible ticking sound.
Interior fires have started while the vehicle was parked or while driving, in one case ignited through a door speaker wire.
Owners report replaced ignition switches that later fail again with the same stuck-key symptom.
Airbag warning lights illuminate, pointing to a failed component in that system.

When 2013 Chevrolet Captiva electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2015, latest Apr 14, 2023.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Apr 2023; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Captiva model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20110 (0%)
201243 (66%)
201331 (32%)
201461 (44%)
20155 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?: NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Captiva, which is 32% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva's electrical or ignition system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Captiva, even though several complaints mention ignition switch problems similar to other GM vehicles that were recalled.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Captiva?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Captiva is 76,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Captiva's electrical problems cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires and 2 injuries associated with electrical system issues on the 2013 Captiva, with no crashes reported.
How does the 2013 Captiva compare to other model years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Captiva had 31 electrical complaints (32% share), compared to 43 complaints (66% share) in 2012 and 61 complaints (44% share) in 2014.