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2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,550 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Captiva steering problems

steering problem

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2013 Chevrolet Captiva Owner Comments

problem #5

Feb 142022

Captiva 4-cyl

  • 170,386 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column knuckle detached, causing the steering wheel to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,386. Car was serviced on 12/5/2019 for a KIA warrantied repair; timing belt replacement causing engine failure. The representative restated again that KIA would not repair the car. Consumer stated vehicle sustained a rod bearing failure at 74,000 miles during operation at highway speeds. Consumer did not receive a letter from KIA for corrective maintenance.

- Hartley, IA, USA

problem #4

Feb 052019

Captiva

  • 76,000 miles
I was driving around a curve and it just shut off. I couldnt steer or do anything

- Hamilton, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 042018

Captiva

  • 76,365 miles
Vehicle stationary in park the key won't come out of the ignition. The other issue is the defrost vent heat sometimes blows cold for a few hours. It seems to get stuck on defrost and it won't close the door over to the other vents. It seems that it could be a program issue. The switches seem to work it will heat up. Noticed it does it a lot on windy cold nights then in the morning it won't work for a few hours. Please help! safety issues if you can't see outside the window when blowing cold air.

- Shellbyville, TN, USA

problem #2

Oct 032014

Captiva

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva. After parking the vehicle, it failed to restart without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and was difficult to maneuver when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The technician informed the contact of how to start the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Boone, IA, USA

problem #1

Jul 042014

Captiva

  • 15,000 miles
When trying to start the vehicle the key won't turn to start the car. Has happened at least 12 times. Called aaa to start it. Mechanic had hard time starting the vehicle. Has to push on brake so hard that I can't do it. He said this should not be happening. He had difficult time. I am afraid to drive the car. I want this reported and something done. Something is defective. Also the bumper paint is all chipped where it attaches to the body the whole way around on one bumper. This is a defect also. No way should these two problems be happening!! I also want to know if there is a recall on the air bag problem?

- Bedford, PA, USA

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