2013 Chevrolet Captiva Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“I have had the 2013 chevy Captiva sport for almost 6 months. After I have been driving for about 30 minutes and stop at a red light/stop sign. It either shuts off or begins to shake forward and backward. It does not matter if I am in a little town, highway, interstate, etc., it does the same thing. My wiper warning light and sound along with my battery light, and random indicator lights and sounds go off randomly. The only accurate lights are the seatbelt and door ajar indicator lights. When the heater or AC is on the vehicle shakes more. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160670, filed 2018-12, 10 miles“While driving my vehicle on the highway while it was raining I heard a noise and my passenger side wiper stopped working. This sounds like a problem that was involved on 2013 equinox (Captiva probably uses many of the same components). Nhtsa campaign number 16v582000 - GM's recall number for this is 25302. Luckily the driver side wiper continued to operate properly. This is definitely a safety hazard and should be covered by GM and if the repair has already been made, should be reimbursed by GM. I am presently working on getting the problem fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150923, filed 2018-11, 78,000 miles“When using the visor to block the sun from my side window, it hits me in the head every time I turn the wheel. It doesn't have to be a sharp or fast turn in order for it to move and hit me. No it doesn't hurt, however it is very distracting especially going up an on-ramp that is forty feet in the air! My eyes are sensitive and any direct sunlite is painful to me. It's hard to believe chevy expects me to put a piece of paper in the window to block the sun rather than fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619038, filed 2014-08, 25,000 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 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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