2013 Chevrolet Captiva Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“Vehicle stationary in park the key won't come out of the ignition. The other issue is the defrost vent heat sometimes blows cold for a few hours. It seems to get stuck on defrost and it won't close the door over to the other vents. It seems that it could be a program issue. The switches seem to work it will heat up. Noticed it does it a lot on windy cold nights then in the morning it won't work for a few hours. Please help! Safety issues if you can't see outside the window when blowing cold air.”
NHTSA complaint #11083376, filed 2018-04, 76,365 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column knuckle detached, causing the steering wheel to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,386. Car was serviced on 12/5/2019 for a KIA warrantied repair; timing belt replacement causing engine failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452545, filed 2022-02, 170,386 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. After parking the vehicle, it failed to restart without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The technician informed the contact of how to start the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10794928, filed 2015-11, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
Steering: 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 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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