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MPG (up to)
22 City / 28 HWY
Horsepower
180
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michelle L
2013 Chevrolet Captiva sport lt. Handles great, good gas mileage, comfortable.
I have had no problems with my vehicle. The moment I drove the Captiva sport I fell in love. I have gone on many trips in it and the gas mileage has been good. I guess it could be better but it has been one of the best little SUV's I have owned. Love it.
accountCircle Hannah F
I named my black Chevrolet captiva, misty, because she's mysterious. ;).
The Chevrolet captiva is a great car. It is a smooth ride, with plenty of space for both passengers and cargo. I like the size of the car, because it is not too big, nor too small. The seats are adjustable, which is a feature I appreciate. It is possible to get Sirius radio with the car. It comes with Bluetooth as well. It is a good car. So far, mine has lasted me five years, and I know it will last me for many years.
accountCircle Deborah G
Great vehicle and I would buy again. I love Chevrolet.
I love the gas mileage & the agility. It has great pep for a small engine. It is very comfortable & fun to drive. The drawbacks are the blinds spots on each side of the front of the vehicle. Also, because it is a sport vehicle, the interior noise is pretty loud. The radio is very hard to hear but if I plug in an iPad the volume is great.
accountCircle Abby L
Best car I have ever had!
I have never had a problem after 3 years of ownership. Only complaint is I need a wee bit more space. It holds a lot of stuff but I like to be a one trip wonder. It drives great and the sound system is great, it's loud, proud and consistent. I also love my hidden storage compartment.
accountCircle Tami B
It's a white captiva sport 2013 edition
I love it, it's a great reliable car, no problems, gas efficient,easy to drive,was very cheap to buy i think its awesome
accountCircle Sandra L
Good gas mileage and great in snow. Have not had any major issues with it.
I like the size and gas mileage drives good in the snow. Is roomy enough for me and grandchildren. The back folds down great for moving stuff.
accountCircle debbie B
My 2013 Chevy Captiva and the performance of it.
Nice vehicle but did have some issues when I first bought it with it dying all the time, it was a sensor that needed replaced. Was scary just driving and all of a sudden it would die in the road once that was fixed so far has been a good vehicle. I like the body style of it, good warm heater and a/c gets really cold also.
accountCircle Russell W
We love the color of our vehicle which is red.
I love the way our car handles on the road and streets. We have not had any problems with it as it was one year old when we bought it. We do not drive it very much except for around town and occasionally out of town. It has four doors and a door in the back that flips open to store whatever we need to put in there.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle HFields
The engine dies randomly and nothing will fix it.
My mom bought one of these in 2015 and has been plagued by two different economy chevy models 1st was the 2009 Aveo, second the 13 Captiva. In both cars, electrical and mechanical problems were appearant. The Aveo drained its battery if parked overnite, every time so we put a battery toggle(park, pop hood, disconnect the battery) everyday but the Captiva diagnostic says "timing belt, transmission, cam shaft pos sensor, etc" We replaced cam shaft pos sensor which was the first rec from Chevy and it did nothing to help. Only has 75K miles on it. The car dies in any idleing situation from a drive-thru line, red light, stop sign, sharp slow turn, traffic jam or worst, exiting interstate. The only thing that helps is tapping the brakes constantly when stopped. Chevy economy cars are all traps. Ill never take Chevy Ford or GM cars ever. Trucks are different. Craptiva is just a shady mechanics wet dream. They can fix and replace parts all they want but the problems are baked in. I cant believe that a class action suit is not in motion.
accountCircle CD
Horrible Car - MAJOR Engine Issues
Do research before buying any GM car due to high consumption of oil with certain engines. Captiva is one of them & unfortunately not part of the lawsuit. 2200 miles in oil change & engine blown. Always maintained car.
accountCircle Katie
Oil consumption issues
This vehicle has an oil consumption issue exactly like the chevy equinox does which does have a recall for the same issues but the Captiva does not and GM will not acknowledge the issue. I have had this vehicle since November 2019 it has ran out of oil completely 4 times. The oil light never comes on. The vehicle only gives a shaking as a clue to the issue. It has run out before 2000 miles all times so far. Last time it ran out of oil at 1200 miles. GM will not do anything for this known issue for this engine.
accountCircle samantha N
I see why they only made this vehicle for one year.
There are constant problems with the engine and multiple mechanics cannot seem to resolve the issue. Basically, the engine seems to constantly burn oil, but there is no visible leaking. Also, the Bluetooth does not work correctly. Last, the windshield wipers get stuck which blocks visibility when driving.
accountCircle Kashford
Bad engine
These cars have bad engines, stay away
accountCircle Mark P
Trash vehicle do not buy!
It just keeps breaking. There's no type of security with this vehicle. Its uncomfortable, and the features are trash. People please don't waste your money. I am so sick of all these new car companies coming in and making you believe what you're purchasing is secure but that is only the false sense of security they want you to feel. At the end of the day this car sucks.
accountCircle Heather B
It is not the best value SUV.
No power, smaller than expected. Outgrew it way to fast. Not efficient on gas for being a compact SUV.
accountCircle Michele T
Mechanical Issues with a Chevy Captiva
It has a lot of mechanical issues. For example it burns oil like crazy and the check engine light is usually on for a sensor. The transmission is a closed system making it hard to replace the transmission fluid for routine maintenance. The oil filter isn't underneath the car, it is made like a lawn mower.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS Sport
180 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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LT Sport
180 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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LTZ Sport
180 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Owner Reviews

3.95
126 Reviews
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5 stars 39%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 6%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Hayley on June 28, 2021
2013 ChevyCaptiva
Nice vehicle but did have some issues Nice vehicle but did have some issues when I first bought it . I would have to put in oil in it ever 3 weeks and that’s not normal for a car needing that much oil . I think it burns oil . And it make funny noises when I put it cold air on.
accountCircle Veronica J on June 24, 2021
Only if you are desperate
Horrible gas mileage. I have had it one year and it has been in the shop twice and under 60K miles. Not a good buy.

Ranks #21 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet has an average owner rating of 4.04 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 24 other Compact SUVs.

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4.54
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3.95

Ranks #5 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #5 of 24 other Compact SUVs.

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32 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet A Good Car?

Yes it is nice and roomy smooth ride and is good on gasoline. It does have some quirks regarding lighting system notifications coming on when nothing is wrong.
Jenna D.
It is a good size and gets good gas mileage however once you get over 100,000 everything falls apart at a rapid pace.
Haley F.
I suppose, it is a small SUV and gets good gas mileage. It is nice for a small family. It is not a luxury car.
Daniel M.
The Chevy Captiva is not great on gas mileage but it is overall a good vehicle. It has a smooth ride but not when your trying to speed up. You can literally hear and feel the gear changes when your... Read More
Jerome H.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet?

Yes it is reliable. Trac control is quirky and light will come on repeatedly even when nothing is wrong. Oil needs changed frequently or will seize up engine.
Jenna D.
It is reliable as long as it is low mileage. Once you near 100,000 you have to replace the timing chain or it will break, get sucked into the engine and cause a whole realm of other issues. Once you... Read More
Haley F.
At 115000 miles my timing chain broke, got sucked into the engine and caused over $5000 worth of damage
James R.
So far it is reliable and has not broken down. Seems like when I try to fill up on gas it never fills up all the way. It always stops at quarter away from being full.
Lauren F.

Is The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet A Good Value?

10,000. For the type of vehicle it appears to be a decent price value. If you put a lot of miles on yearly I would not recommend this vehicle.
Jenna D.
I bought mine used and at that time it was 3 years old with just over 60,000 miles. I paid $6000 for it and it was a steal! Now I have put upwards of $6000 in it to keep it running, which makes it... Read More
Haley F.
I paid $6000 for mine 3 years ago but it has some cosmetic damage. I believed they Kelley Blue Book was $12000 at the time and around $8000-10000 for my current car now.
Allie W.
$13,000 and I got an amazing deal at the dealership. To me it was a very good value because other vehicles like this are around $20,00
Maria C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 Chevy captiva crankshaft position sensor location?

Answer: You'll find the crankshaft position sensor on the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva located on the crankshaft, near the bottom of the engine block close to the starter. Your Capitva utilizes this to regulate the engine...

What's the 2013 Chevy captiva blend door actuator location?

Answer: The 2013 Chevy captiva blend door actuator location is found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=ABRG1Vh8igE You will come across a few annoying noises from the air conditioner. Loose mounting bolts...

What are some of the 2013 Chevy captiva ac problems?

Answer: The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva isn't going to have any specific air conditioner related issues that aren't also present on other vehicles, so You don't have to worry about that. What You may encounter is what You'd...

Where is the 2013 chevy captiva thermostat located?

Answer: The 2013 Chevy Captiva thermostat can be found on the coolant line that is at the bottom rear of the engine. This is what controls the flow of coolant out of Your engine and either through Your heater core or...

What are the 2013 chevy captiva timing chain issues?

Answer: There are no reported problems for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva's timing chain, nor are there any current or past recalls for it. In general, timing chains are going to give You service for the life of the car,...

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Safety & Reliability

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