2013 Chevrolet Captiva Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 49%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 49% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Oil just burns out of it. I would have to put oil in it every week to every other week. I got my regular oil changes and it didn't matter still needed oil constantly. Till my motor finally was blown with no oil even though I had just put some in. Wasn't leaking I had it looked at to see if was.”
NHTSA complaint #11298364, filed 2020-01, 140,000 miles“Starting about 6 months ago, my check engine light started coming on and that it would start shaking when I was sitting idel. I took my Captiva to a mechanic. I was told that he believed it dealt with oil consumption. I drive only short distances to my work, so I should not be using very much oil. Every time I have had the light come on, I take it in and they basically have to replace the majority of my oil. The vehicle is burning it much faster than it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #11290765, filed 2019-12, 71,000 miles“I heard a small noise. Took my Captiva to my shop to check it out. They wouldn't even let me drive it to my dealer which was 2 miles away. They had it towed. The 2.4l engines also in gmc's terrain and equinox, eat up oil quickly and blow out your engine. Luckily my service people found it. But it cost me $5,000 for a new engine because I was now at 104,000 and my warranty ran out at 100,000. Now there is a recall on terrains and equinox but not the Captiva's. And we have the same engines.”
NHTSA complaint #11329908, filed 2020-06, 104,000 miles“On 11/9/2015 my SUV engine cut off and I lost all power to operate it. The key would not come out of the ignition. I was attempting to come to a stop on two occasions on the same day and could not continue normal vehicle operations. I am taking the vehicle back to the dealer 11/10/2015.”
NHTSA complaint #10789451, filed 2015-11, 31,000 miles“When stopped at red light or stop sign it cuts off. Also it hesitates when proceeding to go. It just started doing this when I put e85 gas in there. My manual says I can use this gas and my gas cap is yellow with e85. Help me please!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11076123, filed 2018-03, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
31 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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