2013 Chevrolet Captiva: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Engine · 103,416 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was informed to closely monitor the oil level. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled and was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain had failed and bent the valves. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 103,416.

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the chassis control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Engine · 134,000 miles · CT

The vehicle has been consuming a lot of oil. So much that I need to set a reminder on my calendar to check every 2 weeks. It did not leak oil. On 12/19/2019 at 134k, I was driving and noticed the car's power weakened. It stalled, I started and went on the highway. Stability traction warning light came on as well as decreased engine power. I had my hazards on and coasted to a gas station off the highway. I check my oil. I nearly had any. Mind you on 12/9 I had to have my heat fixed and paid for a new blend door heat actuator. They also added 2 quarts of oil on 12/9. I hardly had any 10 days later. A fter adding 2 qts the vehicle sounded okay and off I went. Within 5 minutes, on the highway, all the warning lights came on again.the car was decreasing engine power. It was terrifying. I made it off the highway onto another highway and broke down in the breakdown lane during rush hour.. Engine would not start. My mechanic said the rear main seal come out and lost all the oil. There is a bulletin about this happening during cold weather. I took good care of the vehicle and am angry and disappointed in chevy for being aware of issues and not having a recall. I have to buy another car now.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine · 59,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. While reversing, the vehicle stalled. The contact also mentioned that two quarts of oil needed to be added each week. The vehicle was towed to kunes country ford lincoln of sterling (2811 n locust st, sterling, il 61081, (815) 625-6300) where the contact was informed that the bent valve cylinder head and components needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure occurred because the cylinder "jumped time". The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Body, Engine · 98,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the paint on the hood of the vehicle was fading. On several occasions, the vehicle was taken to hare chevrolet (2001 stony creek rd, noblesville, in 46060, (855) 971-7214) where it was diagnosed that the intake camshaft solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood and the vehicle stalled. The contact also observed oil spilling out from underneath the vehicle and the tail pipe. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet captiva. While the contact's husband was driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown gasket failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Engine, Visibility · 78,000 miles · NY

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). The federal safety agency 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. I also experienced as many others have (lots of complaints online) about an oil problem with the ecotec 2.4 engine. Like many others who experienced stalling problems, when I took my vehicle to my mechanic they found out I was out of oil. (09/21/2018) now I am constantly checking the oil level in my vehicle. This is also a major problem that relates to safety and by viewing the many complaints on line, it seems as though gm has no intention of doing anything about it. Present mileage on vehicle is 78,000. It's a nice vehicle, but these serious problems need to be dealt with by the manufacturer.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 102,955 miles · IN

Car has stalled out 7 times in a month. Dealer ship cant find what the problem is have towed it 7 times. The car stall with no warning or light. Call gm they cant do anything. Car stalled while driving this is unsafe

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · MN

This past year 2017; oil changes; low a quart or two; one time, told it was out of oil. No leaks found. Drove 360 miles in the winter and back. Car stalled, blue smoke, said check stability traction and shut car off! (out of oil just 3 days after filled with oil) I change oil every 2k miles. I was informed a lot of vehicles with this same engine did this exact problem. This is a danger issue. My car stranded me -12 degree weather!!!! I was informed that the rear seal blew because I drove a long trip in the cold and it froze and broke. These are two problems I have contacted gm with and they called me a liar and told me I abused my car and all warranties, including power train ran out the same day I was stranded! I am [xxx] and never abuse my vehicles (my dad taught me proper). I now have no car. It is parked in my yard. I owe $5000.00. It only has 89,000 miles. The cost to fix is $3,350.00. I feel this was/is a safety issue! The engine/sensors would be ruined if I drove it anymore. The car just shuts down. I was also stranded 90 miles away from home because it quit. Our local dealership (purchased from) said too bad. Gm said too bad. When I was driving in traffic, the car stuttered, and shut off after telling me to shut it off. At the stop light, I hurried to start it, it was rush hour, in heavy traffic, on a city street, at st. Cloud, mn. I was so scared. I nursed it to a tire place, (thank goodness they closed at 6 p.m., as it was 5:30 p.m.) they do all car stuff. I don't know what to do. I love my captiva. I don't' dare drive it. It will quit and I cannot put 5 quarts of oil in every 50 miles! Please I know from repair places that this engine is a problem. This same engine in a lot of equinox's, same problem. The car quits, the oil is out because the rear seal broke in the cold minnesota weather on our long trip. Thank goodness it didn't strand us at rochester parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Engine · 97,932 miles · MO

I was on my way to work and was approximately 25 minutes into my commute when my oil light began to flash off and on. Approximately 2 minutes later, my car began to stall and I had smoke coming out from the hood of my car. I had to pull over on the shoulder of the interstate highway I was driving on, where it was noticed I had oil leaking underneath of my car and that oil sprayed all over the back of my car. The dealership where I took my vehicle had to tear down my engine to diagnose the cause of the breakdown. Water got into the pcv valve and froze inside of it (it was 3 degrees that morning when this occurred). The ice caused a blockage of air which caused my rear main seal to leak oil to a low level that damaged my engine. While the oil was pumping out, it broke a rod,a piston, scarred up crank bearings, wiped out the timing chain, among other engine parts. I had an extended warranty on my vehicle, which did not cover the damage to my car. When I spoke to the supervisor of the warranty company, he explained to me that many vehicles on east coast have suffered the same damage (there were 8 vehicles in 10 days in the shop where my car is in st. Louis, mo that had the same thing happen as well). Since the warranty company did research to find out gm had a design flaw with the pcv valve, they suggested I have gm cover the repairs. Gm also has a special coverage adjustment (14882) for this same issue. However, they are claiming that since my vehicle wasn't made at a particular plant, the repair would not be covered at 100% and quoted me a bill of approximately $6800 to fix my car. I have kept up with my car maintenance, I had no way of knowing this would happen to my car, especially driving down an interstate highway. This damage happened in a 3 minute time span. This part should be recalled, and gm should be liable for the repairs to my vehicle.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · WA

I own a 2013 captiva, on a regular basis I turn off the vehicle and am unable to take the key out of the ignition. This has been happening for around 6 months. I read many, many complaints about this issue and just want it fixed, however my car is out of warranty @ a little over 70000 miles on it. This isn't something I should have to pay to get fixed if I can sit here on my computer and read about it happening to others 100's if not 1000's of times! There are also points were the engine just about stalls out, it happens mostly when just parked but there are times that it seems to act like it will die when drivin. Not to mention it always momentarily loses power when accelerating, usually around 20 miles an hour. There is also an issue with the climate controls, it never makes the temperature you chose, if it's on defrost it blows hot air no matter what and most of the other settings blow cold air. I never really get a temperature to be comfortable.