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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.
Owner complaints (97)
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva (1 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 65).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | |
| Electrical system | 31 | |
| Unknown or other | 16 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 7 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2013 Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Chevrolet Captiva version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva AWD 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Captiva FWD 2.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Captiva FWD 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.