2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2013: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
7 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
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I was driving down the highway when it started losing power. The engine light came on. I had got this car at a dealer, so I took it to them, and they wouldn't do anything.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07
Air bags
2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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On [XXX] while driving this vehicle owned by the state of Arizona I was involved in a collision at 40 mph. The airbags did not deploy and I sustained serious brakes and internal bleeding. There were no warning lamps.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-21
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Reporting for my Mother in law. Confirmed by me several times. First incident occurred while she was driving, dry roads, normal traffic at approximately 65 MPH the front brakes locked up and abruptly bought the car to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-09
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
Back over prevention
1 of 9 total reports mentions: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.