2013 Chevrolet Captiva: check engine light

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Engine · 71,000 miles · NE

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.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 68,890 miles · NJ

Check engine light came on while driving;dealer said timing chain and cam assembly needed to be replaced $1750.timing chain is supposed to last life of vehicle. Dealer and chevy will not provide reason it occured at 69k mi other than "it happens". I asked if engine was 2.4l lea, laf ecotrain covered in 11/19 $42m class action settlement. Dealer told me "dual overhead cam". Chevy/gm said 2.4l 4 cylinder. Manual states 2.4l lea - 8th character(k) in VIN tells them this.they would not give me any info on ellen berman & dayana guach v gm class action & 2 others settled nov 2019 or how to file claim. Gm is supposed to identify vehicles w/this engine, instead they are still denying defects. When asked about defective piston rings causing crankcase seal issues resulting in oil overspray causing damage to engine, cam, pre-mature time chain replacement, etc. I was told they can't see piston rings without taking engine apart. I insisted on oil consumption study. Law suit states faulty piston rings in 2.4l lea cause oil overspray damage to engine including pre-mature timing chain replacement -oil doesn't lubicate required parts. Vehicle bought - barlow chevy, delran, nj with 12,500 miles/pre-owned certified-previously a fleet vehicle. Oil changed every 4,100 miles based on opw/olm systems. No warning prior to check engine. Repairs cost $1,650-no guarantee of future engine damage issues settlement says gm will repair piston rings/damage,& increase warranty to 10yr/120,000 at no cost & provid $4500 above settlement to consumers. They told me vehicle is safe; suit says - could catch fire or just stop causing a rear end collision. I transport 2 toddlers & drive hwy. Settlement said gm knew of defects since 2009; not disclosed to buyers, not recalled, no offer of suitable repairs. Gm & dealer in direct violation of settlement. Safety issue.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Engine · 82,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. While driving 3 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the rpms increased rapidly. Also, when approaching a stop light, the vehicle seized, but was able to restart. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mobile chevrolet (located at 2900 government blvd, mobile, al 36606, (251) 545-4291), but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that two variable valve timing sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 76,896 miles · MI

Went to the dentist, got my routine oil change, then went to the doctor, then visited a friend. When I left my friends house to get on the freeway my car smelled like oil burning- engine light came on, check stability light came on, low oil pressure light came on. I pulled into a gas station and turned off engine. My friend sent me pictures of her driveway where all my oil leaked out- after having the vehicle towed- the mechanic said the rear main seal had blown because of a pvc issue. I contacted the dealer but of course my VIN isn't part of the recall.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MO

Excessive oil consumption LED to complete engine failure at 130,000 miles. Oil changes were current. Check engine light came on and was diagnosed as camshaft solenoid. When replaced, check engine light remained illuminated, then reduced engine power came on. Chevy knows of this issue and refuses to include the captiva in the same special coverage announcement as the equinox and gmc terrain even though the engines are identical. Reduced engine power came in while in motion, nearly leading to accident due to sudden slowness

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

While driving my chevy captiva on the freeway the vehicle shutoff unexpectedly and I was almost involved in a car accident with my pregnant wife. On other occasions while driving the same thing happened. I have taken it to shops to get it looked at and they can't seem to get to the problem. The check engine light comes on then turns off. I am worried that this vehicle will cause my death. I called gm but they can't seem to give me a straight answer and want to charge me for something that they didn't built correctly. I have seen multiple post of the same threat online of the vehicle doing the exact same thing and gm is not taking the matter seriously.

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet capitiva. The contact stated that the vehicle shook while at a stop and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to clift buick gmc (517‑759‑1361, located at 1115 s main st, adrian, mi 49221) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle consumed too much oil and there was moisture in the oil. The technician also diagnosed that the pvc gauge and the piston needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 86,000 miles · MN

Engine sputtered, lurched forward, then almost died repeatedly at a stoplight. Drove car home as no warning lights came on and made an appointment with my mechanic. Mechanic advised to drive car to the shop. When I started the car to drive there, several engine lights came on stating 'reduced engine power' and a stabilitrack warning. The car then died and would not start again. Towed the car to the shop and was told my timing chain snapped and destroyed the engine. 80k miles on the car and my warranty is expired, so now I'm putting several thousand dollars into a new engine. Have heard of several other issues similar at the same mileage.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Driver assistance · 35,000 miles · IL

The stabilizer , traction control and the engine light seems to appear while driving. The power of the engine slows down tremendous barely able to accelerate. This seems to happen rather I'm driving on the streets or highway driving. The problem comes and goes.