How common are engine problems in the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?

NHTSA lists 49 Engine complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 51% of the 97 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine problem area on the 2013 Captiva.

At what mileage do 2013 Captiva engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 90,000 miles.

What engine symptoms do 2013 Captiva owners report?

Owners describe excessive oil consumption, stalling or loss of power at various speeds, sputtering at stops, and in one case smoke and a fire while driving.

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 51% of all 97 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 49; 51% of 97
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report excessive oil consumption between changes, sometimes with the dipstick running dry with no warning light.
Several owners describe the engine losing power or stalling without warning at various speeds, including at stoplights.
Some report the vehicle sputtering, lurching, or nearly dying at idle, occasionally accompanied by a 'reduced engine power' warning.
One owner reported smoke under the hood, oil spilling from the vehicle, and a stall while driving at highway speed, with a fire noted.
One owner linked hesitation and stalling to using E85 fuel despite the vehicle being rated for it.

When 2013 Chevrolet Captiva engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2015, latest Jun 1, 2023.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jun 2023; peak Feb 2019 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Captiva model year

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

20110 (0%)
201218 (28%)
201349 (51%)
201432 (23%)
20154 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva?: NHTSA lists 49 Engine complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 51% of the 97 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine problem area on the 2013 Captiva.
At what mileage do 2013 Captiva engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 90,000 miles.
What engine symptoms do 2013 Captiva owners report?: Owners describe excessive oil consumption, stalling or loss of power at various speeds, sputtering at stops, and in one case smoke and a fire while driving.