2013 Chevrolet Captiva Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,012 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second issue we have had with the stability track on this vehicle. First incident was at the end of january 2019. Now less that 4 months later it happens again. While driving, the brakes auto engage, but no warning or light appears on the dash or information screen. Then once you stop the vehicle as you cant drive it the service stabilitrack/ traction control message comes across the information screen. The roads were clean and dry, we noticed something odd at 25 miles per hour but were unable to stop as there wasn't anywhere to safely pull over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208466, filed 2019-05, 62,012 miles“Bracket that hold the e-brake cable to the frame and also creates tension that enables the e-brake to engage broke off the frame where it was originally welded. The e-brake does not engage causing the vehicle to roll. The dealer located the bracket but said that they do not weld. The dealer says that the bracket needs to be welded back on to the frame. The dealer does not do welding. This is a manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11203306, filed 2019-04, 77,000 miles“The brake peddle fails to return to the normal operating height while the vehicle is in motion causing the brake lights as well as the brakes to stay on only when the heat is directed at your feet for long periods of time. I have been to the dealer several times for this concern as well as contacting GM directly regarding this concern and they dont seem to care about this safety concern. This issue happens when the vehicle is being operated under normal conditions with the heat on after 30 mins of driving and then the peddle with start to stick”
NHTSA complaint #10949903, filed 2017-02, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
48 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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