2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet Reviews

If you like fixing cars this is the car for you. There are many different little issues that come up with this car. The windshield wipers will get off track. The passenger airbags will work then they will not. The eco button will make you check engine light turn on. When stopped the car will jerk forward. The check engine light will turn on if you change up the gas from different gas stations. You need very specific tools to even be able to work on the car. There are more downsides to this car than upsides.

I bought it with 34K mi in Jan 2019. It now has 89K mi! Ive only had a few hiccups with the engine light. Came on twice - Once when I bought and the dealership fixed with no issues. 2nd time was a few months ago when I had to spend $800 to replace a part that controls oil and air intake/outtake? Other than than, maintenance has been great. I live in Charlotte, NC. I drove my Captiva to Chicago,IL and Orlando, FL with zero issues. I also took a trip in the TN mountains a few hours away - no problem. Fresh brakes replaced and oil changed and it has been smooth sailing. Only 4 stars bcuz like many others say, the power in the engine is a bit sluggish. Its not a Chevy Suburban, but I did expect a little more giddy-up with the 4 cylinders - oh well... My dad used to say, "Take care of your car and your car should be able to take care of you."

This is a medium SUV, very comfy to ride in. Easy for me to get into, due to having walking problems. Large enough to haul my mobile scooter and still plenty of room for other items. This SUV sets up higher so you are able to view a wider range of traffic. Turns very easy which makes parking a snap. The sunroof is a definitely a must in the warmer weather. This SUV has heated seats great in cold weather keeps you nice and toasty warm. The back hatch opens up very high letting you load anything safely and easy.

Honestly my Captiva has had minimal problems. I received a recall 2-3 years ago that the dealer took car off. Replaced a battery and a set of tires. It had a miner electrical problem the was indicating my gas was empty when my tank was actually full and my insurance covered that repair. It has been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. If I was in the market for a new vehicle I would definitely buy another Captiva. It rides very smoothly and very easy to drive. Very comfortable to take on a long road trip. It has great visibility and gets pretty good gas mileage. I would rate it a 5 star for sure.

If it wasn't for the excessive oil usage & problems caused by that, this car would be 5 stars. It's comfortable & has many features. The back seats fold down. It uses the cheaper E85 fuel, if you can find it. It has problems with excessive oil use. The car goes thru oil rapidly. This causes the vehicle to rock forward & back at stop lights. If you're too close, the car will smash into the car in front and or in back of it when you are stopped at a red light. After driving the car less than 4,000 miles, it suddenly shut down while accelerating onto the freeway. The speed was about 60mph & the vehicle suddenly shut down. There were no warning indicator lights, check engine light, or otherwise. The sudden shut down of the engine & electrical nearly caused several accidents that could have been fatal. I contacted GM, Chevy, Dept of Transportation, DMV, & the local news about this issue. Nobody dis anyth8ng. My car was in the shop for 3 months waiting for GM or Chevy to authorize the $4500 engine repair to rectify the problem, but nobody would accept responsibility. I have a car with a loan that i am afraid to drive or sell.

I am highly satisfied with my vehicle. It currently has over 140, 000 miles and I have not had any issues under the hood. For a smaller SUV, my Captiva has plenty of room for passengers as well as tons of trunk space. The backseat is roomy enough for a large carseat and the trunk fits my two sixty pound dogs comfortably. A nice feature of my vehicle is the backup camera located in the rearview mirror. I have found this feature super helpful and I like that the camera is discrete and out of the way. I would highly recommend the Chevy Captiva!

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.

I love that I can't charge multiple devices and the storage is wonderful. The size is also perfect I prefer trucks, always have because of their stance and power and with the Captiva I love that I can still load my car full of stuff and my dog and go out on a gravel road and not worry because my car can handle a little mud. Not that I spend much time in the backseat but it's nice for when I have friends or family with me. The bars on the roof have also allowed us to load up the stand up paddle board and a kayak. Great vehicle and I love that there are so few of them on the road, makes you feel sort of special.

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.

My vehicle seats are comfortable and on cold mornings, I love the heated seats. Leg room in from seats is fine, but there is little to no room for extras such as purses, bags, etc. If someone is sitting in the passenger seat. I like the fuel economy feature, but when operating in the eco setting there seems to be slower engine performance. The backup camera in the rear-view mirror is small but adequate. The full screen dash cameras that have come out since are much easier to use. I have never had any problems with reliability. It starts first time, every time. The seats that lay down and provide extra storage accessed from the rear hatch is wonderful. I put an assembled bicycle I purchased for my granddaughter in the back with no problem, traveling in this is very convenient with only myself and one other person. With the rear seats laid down we have plenty room for all luggage and with the additional outlet we even have room to bring along a plugged in ac/dc refrigerator. I have a sunroof, but honestly rarely use it. Never when driving the car. Mostly when sitting in a park or other area having a cup of coffee, snack, etc.

I purchased the Captiva in 2014 and have put 83,000 miles on it. I have had no problems with the Captiva. I love to drive it. It is comfortable and has plenty of space inside. I consistently get 25 mpg in town and 32 mpg on the road. Have it serviced every 5000 miles and only use valvoline full synthetic and still have the original tires that came with it on the car. (also rotate tires every 5000 miles. The only thing that I can say negative about this Captiva is it is somewhat underpowered for some, but is fine with me. It will cruise at 70 all day with no problems. The Captiva is now 7 years old and has not squeaks or rattles.

I have a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. I haven't had any major problems with it yet. However I have only had it for about 6 months. It has been super reliable for me, however in winter you do have to let it warm up for a bit before you drive it. Otherwise it will shake until the engine warms up. It has the ability to connect via Bluetooth to your phone which is fantastic for me because I can answer phone calls without fumbling for my phone while driving. It has plenty of space for all my needs whether it be driving around with my friends or hauling bigger things. The 2nd row of seats fold down so I have even more room.