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Solid, bright, roomy, with off-road potential, the Chevrolet Captiva crossover fascinated everyone who loves solidity in everything. But the shortcomings that you need to pay attention to when buying a used car, there are also this family car. In addition to weaknesses in this car, there are also disadvantages that every future owner needs to know about.

Weaknesses of the Chevrolet Captiva 1st generation

• steering rack;
• timing mechanism drive;
• stabilizer's pole;
• oil pressure sensor;
• brake pads;
• catalyst.

Details about weaknesses and their identification…

steering rack

1. You can find out about the wear of the steering rack during a test drive or by making a diagnosis. It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of a strong vibration of the steering wheel, extraneous noise in the form of a rattle, knocks when driving on a rough road. Turning the steering wheel in any direction will be difficult. This will also produce extraneous sounds. A sign of a malfunction can also be a leak from the steering rack. It is worth looking into the tank, if the power steering fluid foams heavily, then this is also a sign of a breakdown.

Timing mechanism drive

2. On a Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.4 liter engine, the timing mechanism is belt driven. Its wear can result not only in a break, but also in bent valves. The degree of wear can sometimes be determined visually. With a lot of wear, it begins to "shag". But the first and main signs are on the inside of the belt and they are not always visible.

On a car with a 3.2 liter engine - a timing chain drive. Its pulling is a common disease of these machines. This reduces the thrust in the engine, and the on-board computer gives errors.

Chassis

3. The condition of the stabilizer links to a large extent depend on the driving style. Problems with them can be identified by driving a car on a rough road. Knocking, increased roll and skidding of the car when cornering, as well as swaying when braking will tell about malfunctions of the racks. Experienced drivers can also tell if they are broken by rocking the car from every angle. A sign of a malfunction will be a sharp drop.

4. Most often, the front brake pads wear out on the Chevrolet Captiva. This usually happens after a run of about 35 thousand kilometers. The rear pads will last almost twice as long. You can find out about their wear on a test drive. With every braking, especially at high speeds, a metallic squeal, rattle will be heard. This sound is caused by a wear sensor built into the brake pads.

5. The oil pressure sensor is another weak point of the Captiva. If it fails, the oil pressure indicator light will come on. It can light up when regassing or in other cases of pressure changes. However, this is not the only reason when this indication lights up. It signals a failure of the oil pump, a lack of oil level, a wiring malfunction of this important engine part, as well as problems with the motor itself. Therefore, the best way out with a burning light bulb will be diagnostics in the service station.

6. The catalyst is also one of the weak points of this model. It works on both petrol and diesel engines. The most obvious sign of a problem with it will be a tight acceleration, then the engine starts up again as usual. But it is not always possible to identify this in one short trip, so it is necessary to undergo diagnostics in the service.

In addition to the above Captiva sores, when buying, you must carefully check the general condition of the car. Make a run and listen for the absence of noises, knocks, squeaks, whistles and other strange sounds in the area of ​​​​the engine compartment, chassis and suspension.

The main disadvantages of Chevrolet Captiva 2006 - 2011 release

1. "Crickets" in the cabin in winter;
2. Low front bumper skirt;
3. Plastic in the cabin is easily scratched;
4. Due to the wide A-pillars, poor visibility;
5. Rigid suspension;
6. Fuel consumption is higher than stated;
7. Weak light at night (lack of xenon);
8. Pedal drop (brake pedal higher than gas pedal);
9. Weak engine.

Conclusion.
This is a fairly reliable crossover and a ride on it will be a real pleasure. With careful operation, the Chevrolet Captiva does not fail its owners with a breakdown. Therefore, when buying a used car, the ideal verification option is to undergo a full diagnosis in a car service.

P.S.: Dear future and current car owners, if you find sore spots and frequent breakdowns of your car, please let us know in the comments.

Was last modified: May 30th, 2019 by Administrator

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15 posts per article “ Weaknesses and shortcomings of the Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 l. and 3.2 l.”

1. Michael

   Also, the weak point of 2.4 engines is the flow of oil into the candle wells. Replacing the valve cover gasket solves the problem, but not for long. The reason is the plastic valve cover. Apparently over time it leads. Perhaps replacing it with aluminum will solve the problem. When buying a used captiva, you should look into the candle wells. just remove the caps of the high voltage wires from the candles and if there is a problem they will be in the oil.

2. Sergey

   Captiva 2014 goals run almost 60 thousand. I never changed the stabilizer struts, so it’s not the weakest link. I was surprised by the low mileage of the front hubs of 30-50 km and replaced both front hubs. This was not on one of my cars. Everyone went almost 100-110 thousand also changed the solenoid exhaust valve.

3. Sergey

   Still, well, a very weak point in Captiva is the washer fluid supply hoses to the rear glass. During the period of minuses, they constantly pop up.

4. Sergey

   Captiva 2.4 petrol 2012 mileage 148200, replacement pads 65000, replacement of the front right pillar 105000, replacement of the left hub 148000 through no fault of wear, replacement of the rear outer silent blocks 148000, to replace everything. The problem is that water accumulates in the air in winter due to temperature changes, you have to remove and check (car blankets are strictly prohibited), the check has been on for 3 years, it’s a sin on the gas pump, but it works fine, the error is not removed, 4 years the consumption was up to 10 city-highway , now 11 liters. Also, the rear window washer hose popped out once. No more problems, happy with the car.

5. Michael

   And how expensive this car is ... I also like it very much. But some say it's expensive to maintain. And my salary is about $300

6. Paul

   Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 diesel. The sign for the need for car service lights up on the scoreboard. Turnovers rose to 1600, diagnostics scolds 4 injectors.

7. Alexei

   Captiva 2.4. I change the thermostat every three years in addition to all of the above. The radiator was also weak this year.

8. Vitaly

   I bought in the past 2017 Captiva 2013 onwards. Mileage is now 93 t.km. I'm happy with the car. Consumption 12 - 12.4l seems a bit too much, but for 2.4l, 167hp, probably normal. Climate-auto — with glitches periodically, in manual mode norms. The automatic engine runs smoothly with good traction. The suspension is harsh on rough roads outside the city, the city is very comfortable. Overall satisfied with the machine.

9. Nicholas

   Koptiva, seven-month-old, 2008 Bought in 2009. Second. Changed mouthguard to mouthguard in the cabin after two months. The jamb of the dealer was proven when installing additional equipment. I operate until today. Satisfied. Periodically requires maintenance and repair, like any mechanism. Mileage for 200,000 km. Changed several times the front stabilizer bar. Rear only after 200,000 km. Stabilizer bushings front and rear replaced after 200 thousand run. Replaced the brake discs, a pair of parking sensors, double gasket under the valve cover. Oil seals leaked: crankshaft, camshaft. I change. Twice changed the muffler corrugation. There was a bummer stud muffler pants. Unscrewed, replaced with a gasket. The hub buzzed under 200,000 km. - replacement. In winter, the brushes froze to the windshield - a replacement mechanism. Replacement of the block of inclusion of the conditioner. Replacing the cross on the cardan shaft, changed the rear axle seal twice. Generator - repair. Worn brushes and bearings. Changed the front shock absorbers — a divorce on the service. They were a little dusty. I think it would take a long time. Front and rear salenbloki changed repeatedly.

10. Sergey

    Chevrolet Captiva 2014 2.4 mileage 75 thousand. Two times there was a failure in the movement of the front windshield brushes. The first time they themselves fell into place. A year later, the second time there was a failure. They stop where they want. As a result, there is some wear of the sprockets. They twisted the gear. They said if it unscrews again, it is necessary to change

Chevrolet Captiva was first introduced in 2004 at the Paris Motor Show. In 2006, its production began. The mid-size crossover was developed by the South Korean branch of General Motors. Intrafactory designation of the S-100 model. In 2011, they presented an updated version of the Captiva C-140.

Engines

Chevrolet Captiva was supplied to the Russian market with two gasoline engines - a 4-cylinder 2.4 liter (136 hp) and a V6 3.2 liter (230 hp). In general, both motors are quite reliable.

The younger 2.4 l with a run of more than 60 - 90 thousand km often requires the replacement of the thermostat. This will be indicated by the arrow of the temperature gauge, which is below the usual position. A new original thermostat costs about 2000 rubles, an analogue - about 1200 rubles. After 100 thousand km, the rear crankshaft oil seals begin to “snot”.

The timing mechanism on this engine is belt driven. The first replacement is prescribed by the regulations for 120 thousand km, but many services recommend doing this for 90 thousand km, followed by a replacement every 60 thousand km. Several owners have encountered trouble - a broken belt and bent valves.

The 3.2 liter engine has a timing chain drive. But you should not rely on his eternity. Chain pulling with a run of more than 80 - 100 thousand km is a common occurrence. At the same time, there are Captives that have ridden 140 - 160 thousand km without problems with the chain. The first signs of the need to replace the chain are errors in the on-board computer and a decrease in engine thrust. At the same time, the motor continues to work steadily, without extraneous noise. It is not worth tightening with the replacement of the chain - during the further operation of the engines, the chain jumped by 1-2 teeth. More often, after this, it is possible to get by with little blood, and the engine simply stops starting. Official dealers in the post-warranty period ask for work together with spare parts from 40 to 60 thousand rubles. In ordinary services, you will have to pay about 10 thousand rubles for work, and components will require about 8 thousand rubles. Often the oil pressure sensor also needs to be replaced. The original will cost 4 thousand rubles, the analogue - about 1 thousand rubles.

Oil leakage from under the valve cover or oil in the candle wells is a common occurrence for a 2.4 liter engine with a mileage of more than 30 - 60 thousand km. On the 3.2 engine, this happens less frequently.

Transmission

There are no complaints about the reliability of the Chevrolet Captiva manual transmission. By and large, the "automatic" is also not satisfactory. But with a run of more than 100 thousand km, several owners encountered jerking after the box warmed up. In all cases, the intervention of specialists and the repair of the “machine” were required.

Current drive seals are fairly common on Captiva with both types of gearboxes. On vehicles manufactured in 2007-2008 with an automatic transmission, there is a structural defect in the inner oil seal of the right transfer case drive. Repair will require about 2.5 - 5 thousand rubles.

With a run of more than 60 - 80 thousand km, especially after a long overcoming of "off-road", it often rotates the outboard cardan bearing in a rubber base. This will be indicated by the vibration that appears at the initial moment of the start of movement after stopping. The replacement of a faulty unit is made complete with a cardan, the cost of which is about 35-40 thousand rubles, for a used one - about 20 thousand rubles. Many people replace the outboard directly, picking up an analogue from other cars, for example, the BMW X5 or Sobol.

Often the rear gear oil seal begins to leak. The original oil seals will cost 5-6 thousand rubles per pair, the work to replace them will cost 2 thousand rubles. Some owners of Chevrolet Captiva manage to pick up an analogue from Toyota for 300 - 500 rubles apiece.

Chassis

The front stabilizer struts begin to knock after 30 - 40 thousand km. The original ones cost about 800 - 900 rubles, analogues are half the price - 300 - 400 rubles. The front stabilizer bushings run longer - 80 - 100 thousand km. With a run of more than 60 - 100 thousand km, you may have to replace the front wheel bearings (2.5 - 4 thousand rubles), which are assembled with the hub. By this time, the front shock absorbers may begin to tap and “sweat”. Silent blocks of levers are handed over after 100 - 120 thousand km.

The steering rack of the Chevrolet Captiva often begins to knock with a run of more than 40 - 60 thousand km. By this time, a knock may appear in the steering shaft cardan. Often there are leaks at the junction of the tubes of the power steering system. In frosts, there are frequent cases of a breakdown of the hydraulic booster return hose, which can lead to failure of the power steering pump (6-7 thousand rubles).

ABS sensors, especially rear sensors, often require replacement after 80 - 100 thousand km. Official dealers offer new sensors for 4500 rubles, in the auto parts store the original will be available for 3000 rubles, but you can also find an analogue for 800 rubles. The front brake pads run more than 30-50 thousand km (650 rubles per set). Rear brake pads serve more than 80 thousand km. The front brake discs run more than 100 - 120 thousand km (2-3 thousand rubles per disc). The rear brake discs last even longer (1.5-2 thousand rubles).

Other problems and malfunctions

The weak link of the Chevrolet Captiva body iron is the rear tailgate, which can “bloom” after two or three years of operation. Over time, the chrome trim on the back door begins to “give up”. The emblem on the grille also often peels off.

There may be problems with the rear window washer motor. In addition, the washer fluid supply hose to the tailgate glass in the rear of the Chevrolet Captiva is often disconnected. The cause of the wiper blades hanging in the middle of the windshield is a failed motor microswitch. Dealers offer a new motor for 8,000 rubles, but you can revive it by replacing a faulty microswitch (300 rubles).

Chevrolet Captiva electrical problems are more likely to occur due to poor contacts in the connectors or an open circuit. So the loss of engine thrust and the ignition of alarms may occur due to the “looseness” of the contacts on the engine control unit.

The airbag warning light comes on due to oxidation of the connector pins under the plastic trim on the front and rear left sills. Often, a simple procedure of juggling the connector under the front passenger seat helps.

If incorrect readings of the fuel level indicator appear, it is enough to check the connector under the power steering tank that goes to the fuse box. Sometimes the connector on the ECM (engine controller) is to blame.

Over time, backlash may appear on electric seats. In addition, the armrest between the front seats begins to creak.

Condensation can accumulate in the space between the roof and the headlining, flowing into the ceiling lights or into the area of ​​the ceiling clips at the tailgate.

If you use a washer with frozen liquid, then the fuse in the block will certainly blow out - under the left foot of the front passenger.

Problems can also arise with the clock in the cabin, which begin to go out or go astray. "Officials" replace faulty watches with new ones. At the end of the warranty, specialists involved in the repair of electrical equipment will be able to repair the watch for 500 rubles.

The reason for the sudden discharge of the battery is the slowly “dying” diode bridge on the generator. New officials offer it for 4-5 thousand rubles, on the side you can buy an analogue for 2.5 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

As you can see, the Chevrolet Captiva practically does not cause serious problems. Basically, all the troubles are just "children's sores", which are easy to get rid of.

Chevrolet Captiva is an urban SUV with the makings of an SUV. Solid appearance, plug-in all-wheel drive, the presence of a seven-seater saloon - this car has many advantages. Its release began in 2006, in 2012 a restyled version appeared. Its origin is Korean, but the quality and style are American, which provides it with a stable demand in the Russian market, where large jeeps are traditionally valued.

Test drive Chevrolet Captiva

The best way to check if a car is right for you is to drive it. All official Chevrolet dealers offer a test drive, which will allow the future owner to decide on a purchase. The target audience of the Chevrolet Captiva is primarily men. All his brutal appearance suggests that this is a serious car. Strict body contours, nothing superfluous in interior trim, a minimum of details.

At the same time, Captiva is very functional. But, as they say, everything is on point. A spacious trunk with an additional compartment under the floor allows you to load even a small elephant. A large glove compartment with a hidden compartment holds a set of wrenches and a bunch of other similar “little things”. The desire for minimalism in the exterior of this car has reached the steering wheel. It is, of course, big, like in a trolley bus, but why is it so thin? The grip is uncomfortable, but this can be compensated for by a case with a foam lining.

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How does this city SUV drive? You have to get used to its dynamics, it is ambiguous. The first speed in a manual transmission is very short and slurred. But, if necessary, to shake the car that has sat down “on its belly”, it is good. Automatic up to 2000 rpm is rather weak, does not pull. But after 2000, Captiva suddenly comes to life, and then the real drive begins. In general, in this car you either fly or crawl.

The jeep is resistant to rutting, despite the relatively narrow transverse dimension. The post-styling version does not have the effect of longitudinal rocking. New chassis settings allow for crisper cornering. The suspension is energy-intensive, perfectly absorbs all the bumps and bumps in the road. The driver and passengers feel comfortable. The car lacks the “pendulum” effect that all large SUVs are prone to when maneuvering with sudden stops, here it is reduced to zero, through special suspension control settings.

There is a lot of debate about the off-road qualities of Captiva. A jeep that claims to have good cross-country ability has them like honey from a cartoon about Winnie the Pooh - either they have them or they don't. Chevrolet Captiva has them. But, in many respects they depend on the power and thrust of the engine. Chevrolet, of course, is not a Hummer, but it is rushing well. According to the reviews of the owners, parking on a snowdrift is not a problem, as well as driving up a steep mountain through mud.

Captiva is not very stable. The ratio of the longitudinal and transverse distance between the wheels, plus high ground clearance, do not allow her to cling to the road with a stranglehold. It is too narrow for an aggressive driving style. The steering wheel, sometimes not too informative, and this does not allow you to completely relax while driving.

But you can get used to this behavior of Captiva, after all, but still she is an all-wheel drive SUV, albeit a light class, she is supposed to be somewhat rolled and thoughtful.

Specifications Chevrolet Captiva

This car is delivered to Russia with three types of engines. The most budgetary -2.4 liters with 136 horses under the hood. It will not provide crazy dynamics, but it is quite reliable and traction. A small tax will be a nice bonus for the owner of Captiva with this modification of the engine.

The consumption of gasoline in a car with such a unit, according to the engineers of General Motors, is eight liters on the highway, 10-12 in a combined cycle in the city. In reality, according to the owners, it turns out more. City cycle 14-16 liters, highway 11.5 l / 100 km. Gasoline engine 3 liters This version of the engine appeared in an updated version, after restyling, and replaced the V6 3.2 liters. It became more powerful, the number of horses was increased to 249. At the same time, the 3 liter engine became more economical than its predecessor.

Acceleration to the coveted hundred is now 8.6 seconds, which improves dynamic performance by 0.2 seconds. Claimed fuel consumption is 14.3l/100km urban and 8.3l/100km highway. Top speed is limited to 198 km/h.

Another serious unit is the V6 3.2 l / 230l.s. It is only available in pre-styling version. This is the optimal engine for a car weighing 1770 kilograms. With this ratio of mass and torque, the car accelerates to hundreds in 8.8 seconds. Quite a decent indicator for an SUV, which allows you to comfortably navigate through city traffic jams. The 3.2 petrol engine eats 18-20 liters in the city. Its maximum speed is 198 km/h.

Diesel engine 2.2 The Chevrolet Captiva with a diesel engine under the hood has 184 hp. Acceleration to hundreds - 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed that he is able to develop is 191 km / h.

The appetite of this unit is good, according to the owners, in the city it consumes 17-18 liters, on the highway 14, against the manufacturer's declared 14.3 and 8.3 liters per hundred, respectively.

The high fuel consumption that many Captiva owners complain about is a sensitive drawback. But it can be fixed by switching the car to gas. Those who buy Captiva seriously and for a long time solve the problem of high fuel consumption by installing LPG.

Transmission

The Chevrolet Captiva comes with both automatic and manual transmissions. A mechanical 6-speed transmission provides throttle response and a smooth ride, both on urban asphalt and off-road. It is better to take an automatic box with a 3.2 or 3 liter engine. An automatic with a 2.4 engine is stupid. For driving around the city, its dynamics are enough, but sometimes, if necessary, enhanced maneuvering, it is annoying with its slowness.

Salon Chevrolet Captiva (+ photo)

Salon in Chevrolet Captiva is spacious. Even a very tall driver can comfortably sit behind the wheel, and the ceiling will not put pressure on him, thanks to the large windshield. Passengers sitting in the back do not rest their knees on the backs of the front seats. The same passengers of the second row will not have to pretend to be professional divers, sitting in the cabin.

A large door opening allows you to get into the car without making complex gestures. For the convenience of using the cabin space, various functions of seat transformation are provided. The back row, which can be laid out both in the floor and in the proportions of 60/40, will allow you to load both a wardrobe and a bicycle into the car. Heated front seats and lumbar support for the driver's seat (not in all trim levels) will ensure driving comfort. And in seven-seater modifications, the rear row of seats can also be removed, or folded in a 50/50 ratio.

The Captiva has a very high quality interior trim. Our fellow citizens love to criticize Americans for cheap plastic. Like, if you knock on it - it rattles, if you hit it - it hurts. It is not clear, of course, why many car owners are experimenting with such trivial materials as interior trim ... But, their finest hour has come! The Chevrolet Captiva plastic is very soft, looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, does not rattle or rattle on bumps. Seat materials meet high quality standards. The fabric interior (in cheaper versions) does not fade, does not wipe off, and lends itself well to dry cleaning. Leather and eco-leather are used for seat upholstery in more expensive trim levels. They don't stretch or rub off.

The only negative is the lack of perforation; in hot weather, sitting in such chairs is not very comfortable. The interior of budget versions is designed for five people, but three healthy adult men in the back seat will be cramped. It is rather intended for children. But here, too, a problem arises - it is also difficult to put three car seats in a row there, rather a pair of car seats and a booster. The seven-seater option will cost more, both used and new. It is less common. You will have to wait when ordering a new car, and look when buying a used one.

Options and prices Chevrolet Captiva

Everyone chooses a car for themselves. Based on this principle, General Motors engineers have released many different trim levels for the Chevrolet Captiva. LS

The simplest equipment - LS, already includes the basic comfort elements, without which it is impossible to imagine a modern car. The safety and stability of the car on the road is provided by ABS and traction control, as well as ESP, equipped with a subsystem (TSA), which stabilizes the trailer when skidding. Side, front and even ceiling airbags provided Captiva with a high score in crash tests. For the comfort of the driver and front passengers there is heated seats. Air conditioning, CD player, 6 speakers with MP3 player support are also included in this package. Light-alloy 17-inch wheels are also supplied as standard.

The LT package completely repeats the LS, and is complemented by cruise control, steering column adjustment, rain sensor, fog lights, and an electrochromic interior rear-view mirror. The salon in this version is combined, made of fabric with leather elements. Leather is also sheathed in the steering wheel and the "skirt" of the gear lever. LT Plus Chevrolet Captiva's configurations are built on the principle of nesting dolls - each next one repeats the previous one, but a little more. The LT Plus adds larger rims than the LS, has a sunroof, and power driver's seat adjustment. The interior itself is upholstered in black leather. The rear-view mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated.

And, finally, the top-end equipment - LTZ. It included all the best from the previous ones, and added such nice little things as roof rails, tinted side windows. The discs have grown by one inch again, and the number of speakers has increased to 8.

Chevrolet Captiva Options

Options There are a lot of useful and pleasant options in the Chevrolet Captiva. In more detail it is worth talking about the most popular. There is a towbar in any configuration, which allows you to use the Captiva as a tractor, and transport boats, motor homes and other trailers. Pneumatic shock absorbers do not allow the car to sag even with an overloaded trunk. Stand, they, respectively, only behind. Equipped with vehicle level sensors.

The front shock absorbers are simple, non-pneumatic, with level sensors and adjustable stiffness. Repairing the suspension in a Chevrolet is an expensive pleasure. But breaking it is not so easy, despite the tales of the unreliability of pneumatics. A careful owner has no problems with it. And lovers of off-road driving should buy a Niva or UAZ, because Captiva is more of an urban SUV. The handbrake is designed in an unusual way for those who have not ridden an American before. It's just a button on the dashboard. Control of the audio system and cruise control is located on the steering wheel, like most Chevrolet Jeeps.

The opening rear door glass allows you to throw in the trunk of any object that is not too large, such as a tool box, without opening the main door. This is true if the luggage compartment is already heavily loaded. The cabin has a spacious compartment for small items, which can be used to cool drinks. A nice feature that many owners don't know about until after they've finished using the car, until the new owner calls and asks how this thing turns on. In general, reading a technical manual for a car is a very rewarding task. Thanks to this, you can get acquainted with all the options (and there are many) in the Chevrolet Captiva.

Is it worth choosing a used Chevrolet Captiva

Of course, getting into a new car specially made for you is always more pleasant. But also harder. After all, the minimum price for the most “empty” car starts from a position of 950,000 rubles. The most expensive equipment exceeds the bar of two million. So is it worth that kind of money? Maybe yes. This is a reliable car, with good interior equipment, and, according to most owners, it practically does not break down in the first years of operation. You only have to change consumables and undergo scheduled maintenance.

At the same time, just after leaving the threshold of the cabin, any car becomes cheaper. So that all invested funds cannot be returned. Selling Captiva is hard, and buyers are often good at knocking down the price. Basically, such a decrease is due to the expensive maintenance of a used Chevrolet Captiva, but also because of its good appetite. The rest of the car is very decent. In used condition, this Jeep is affordable.

The minimum price for a car in 2007, in Moscow, where, traditionally, the lowest price tags for used cars, starts from the position of 450,000 rubles. Becoming the second or third buyer of Captiva, you can get a richer package for the price of a new, "empty" car. But at the same time, you can get a bunch of "sores", which we will discuss below.

What "sick" Chevrolet Captiva

The most expensive thing to treat is suspension. It is pneumatic, spare parts are expensive, their installation is a technologically complex process. Since the Captiva is still a jeep, many owners are trying to storm off-road on it. It is better not to do this, it will be more wholesome. The catalyst is another headache for the owners of this Chevrolet model. When buying a used car, you should splurge on an inspection at the service, so as not to get into expensive repairs later.

The stabilizer struts are being replaced already at 30,000 - 50,000 kilometers. Unpleasant, but this is done under warranty. The rest of the problems are not of such a large scale. These are, basically, various "glitches" of electricians - errors, incorrect work algorithms, which are well treated by masters in authorized services.

Conclusion

Most often, buyers of this SUV, both used and new, are deterred by the price of maintenance. But with careful and careful operation, the car rarely breaks down, it is reliable. Otherwise, Captiva will not create big problems, choosing Chevrolet Captiva, the owner will receive a good car for family and trips to nature, which will organically fit into the city stream.

I already wrote about how, and today the story is about a car that aims for the family SUV segment. With seven seats, but without excessive cross-country ability and brutality.

Chervrolet Captiva is just the perfect representative of this class: a simple and large cabin, good asphalt habits, seven seats and a relatively low price by the standards of the class. Moreover, it was possible to purchase a simple front-wheel drive version, if snow and mud were excluded in principle. Actually, in this format, the car was created not at all for Russia, but for the United States. However, we also have a large and inexpensive car, as they say, "went" - its production was even established at the company's St. Petersburg plant.

Structurally, Captiva and platform Opel Antara with Cadillac SRX are pure cars: the engine is transverse in front, and the suspensions are completely light - MacPherson strut and L-shaped lever in front, and multi-link in the back. The salon is simply huge, and the rear and middle row seats fold down to form a flat floor, and even the right passenger seat has a “tricky” backrest that can be folded flush with the resulting platform. The third row, of course, is not very spacious, but on machines of this size, it is intended more for children than for fully accommodating adults.

But even in the seven-seater version, the trunk has a larger volume than other C-class hatches. The rear axle drive is connected - through a coupling manufactured by JTEKT. The same ITCC system and the same purely electromagnetic clutch that was installed on the Toyota RAV4 are used. The system is simple and reliable, but it doesn’t like slipping very much - it’s enough for a moment from the engine, but it doesn’t tolerate torsional vibrations of the transmission and overheats instantly.

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Electronic assistants

After the 2011 update, the Hill Descent Control system and the hill start assistant for cars with a manual transmission appeared. Forced blocking of the drive clutch was never added. But the stabilization system has been updated, which was important for a fast and tall car. In the main market of the model, in the USA, housewives were most often behind the wheel, and not harsh macho racers. The handling of the car, by the way, turned out to be quite good, despite the visually very high and narrow body. Not very large rolls, rather sharp steering and even a slight tendency to oversteer in extreme conditions - apparently, it was because of her that stabilization was included in the basic configuration.

Motors

What cannot be said about the car at first sight is that it is one of the most powerful crossovers in its class. Initially, a 3.2 V6 engine with a capacity of 230 hp was put into the top-end package, and after restyling, another V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters took its place, which developed, depending on the market, from 249 to 283 hp. A slightly more torquey, but not more powerful 3.6-liter engine was also installed on cars for the USA, which in fact differs little from the first two. Post-styling diesel engines also showed record power - the older version of the engine developed as much as 184 hp.

Less powerful motors were also enough. Petrol "fours" with a volume of 2.4 liters until 2011 developed an unimpressive 136 hp, and after that the engine was replaced with a completely new one, but of the same displacement, with a power of 167 hp. Diesels 2 liters 150 forces from the car before the restyling of the Italian design. These motors under the hood of other GM cars are rare, but often found on Hyundai / Kia models. After restyling, the engine volume increased to 2.2 liters and two power gradations appeared - a top-end engine with 184 hp. and a weaker one, developing "only" 163.

restyling

Chervrolet Captiva 2006–2011 MY

The 2011 update affected not only the motors. The style of the car has changed dramatically, the soft and not very expressive appearance was transformed by a new radiator grille and bumper, making the car much more aggressive and noticeable. And the five-speed automatic transmissions manufactured by Aisin were replaced with gearboxes of GM's own production, which turned out to be not the best solution. The second restyling of 2013 did not bring significant technical changes, and the appearance changed almost imperceptibly.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Body and interior

The body of cars produced by GM Korea does not differ in a particularly durable paintwork, but even at the age of ten there are no obvious problems with corrosion. The new GM standard affects the quality of protection of steel structures. What is needed here is galvanized, and something else is covered with a thick layer of mastic and plastic. They forgot only about the fifth door, and some seams in the engine compartment may have damaged sealant and traces of corrosion already at the age of several years.

A clear disadvantage is that the thickness of the metal of the outer panels is not impressive, they bend well with a finger. This is all the more strange because the mass of the car is more than one and a half hundred kilograms more than that of its main competitors. But according to the reviews of those who visited Captiva in serious accidents, the secret is revealed a little: the car has a very solid foundation, more reminiscent of the design of the spars of serious "rogues" than a light crossover. The weight-added sound deadening is pretty good too - even the class-leading second and third-generation RAV4s were a lot noisier. However, in the salons of the Antara and SRX platforms, it is even quieter, so Captiva is still far from the limit of perfection.

The interior is pretty basic - there's decent but not great plastic, cheap leather, and simple quality fabric. Decorating in the style of cheaper Chevrolets greatly underestimates the level of the car, distancing it from more expensive Opels and Cadillacs. It is especially disappointing for the quality of the seats - a more noble profile would not hurt the driver. In the process of restyling, the interior was “ennobled”, making it visually more expensive, but, unfortunately, this upgrade did not touch the seats.

Electrician

The electrical equipment of the body and interior is not completely problem-free, although it does not present expensive troubles - this is generally typical for GM cars. Worse, the under-hood wiring and electronics under the bottom suffer quite a lot. The engine compartment "spit" is too "gentle" - sand that has got into the corrugations after several years of operation can cause numerous violations of the wire insulation and equally numerous failures in on-board systems - and mainly in the engine.

After off-road trips, it is recommended to rinse the engine compartment very carefully and generally monitor its cleanliness. By the way, at the same time, “sweating” motors create a lot of troubles - traces of grease eventually heavily pollute the compartment from below and allow sand to linger inside. The wiring to the ABS sensors and the all-wheel drive clutch is also vulnerable. After crossing fords and serious puddles, it is recommended to check the tightness of the connectors or put grease in them at least once every couple of years. Strongly rubbed front optics, a leaky brake light on the back door, poor wiring of rear number plate lights are generally typical for all inexpensive cars, you should not take them as a serious drawback of the model. Well, there are no failures of the on-board multimedia system here simply because of its simplicity.

Chassis

The suspension of a car for a passenger car can be considered exemplary reliable and inexpensive, moreover. They even withstand off-road trips without much damage, unless, of course, driving on the ground and pits in a loaded car. However, the reliability of the shock absorbers is below average - after 30-40 thousand mileage they will lose their effectiveness, and the controllability of the car will noticeably worsen. You can reach 100-150 thousand with the "native" kit, they will not leak if you do not overheat them, but the driving pleasure is not the same.

The stabilizer struts are a consumable, as are the bushings. With an active style of movement, they have to be changed every second MOT if you do not want to listen to their knock. By the way, its cause may be not only in the suspension - there is a very “gentle” steering rack, which starts knocking at runs over 50 thousand. But if you monitor the fluid level in the power steering expansion tank, it can work in this state for a very long time - the backlash is minimal, and leaks are usually almost invisible. The power steering pump is not very reliable, but pumps from Opel cars are great with minimal alteration, although they “do not fight” according to the code. This will come in handy if the owner of the car missed the level of ATP in the tank at least once, because the part is not reliable.

Transmission

The reliability of transmissions can generally be assessed as average. Manual transmissions generally do not cause any special problems - you just need to monitor the oil level, because it is quite traditional for GM boxes to “sweat” with oil. The strength of the front CV joints and drives is sufficient, except that with a 3.6 engine and a top-end diesel engine, there are cases of “cutting off” splines on the shafts - most likely, one of the batches of drives was not very successful. At the same time, the hinges themselves are reliable, they can withstand even short-term work with a torn cover, but here it is important to notice oil leaks in time. The CV joint covers themselves are too “tender”, they tear easily on off-road. The same problem is with the driveshaft on all-wheel drive versions, it usually has a rubber intermediate support that fails, followed by a bearing. Theoretically, with such a breakdown, it is necessary to replace the entire cardan shaft, but in reality there is a completely running cardan bearing with a dimension of 71.4 * 24.6, which can be found even on GAZ cars, and you can also buy a repair insert for an elastic band. Breaking the clutch is more difficult, because it turns off at the slightest attempt to overheat - the emergency mode starts already at 94 degrees. She does not have a separate radiator, as well as a complex hydraulic system. Breakdowns are usually associated with the failure of the electronics of the control system, which entails the failure of the mechanical part. The rear gearbox is also quite “gentle”, it doesn’t like gas-to-floor starts on asphalt and sometimes fails with V6 engines.

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The type of automatic transmission and its reliability depend on the year of manufacture. Before restyling, there was Aisin AW55-51, known and. I already wrote about the features of its operation, but I repeat: it really does not like overheating, it has a small resource of gas turbine engine blocking pads and a very “gentle” valve body. Captiva got the last revision of the box, mostly trouble-free. With a calm driving style and a working engine cooling system, she has a chance of 150-200 thousand mileage without much hassle, with active pedaling, she will need more frequent oil changes, at least once every 40 thousand kilometers, and replacement of gas turbine linings at the first sign of their wear.

After restyling in 2011, a new “six-speed” of GM's own production of the 6T45 / 6T40 series was installed. Unlike the Japanese automatic transmission, it turned out to be more twitchy, more prone to overheating, with an even smaller resource of the gas turbine engine and serious problems with the liners of the box itself. In addition, in the first years of production, there were enough "children's" problems with the valve body, and the cooling system was left the same, which the new box clearly lacked. As a result, restyled cars have every chance of getting into the “boxed” service earlier than dorestyle. Often there are cases of failures during the warranty period, with very small runs. True, the box is a little simpler for minor repairs, they are cheaper. But if the bushings are damaged, an extremely costly operation will be necessary - it is often easier to change the box assembly.

Motors

One of the great advantages of cars before restyling is, oddly enough, the weakest 2.4 engine. After all, this is an old Opel engine, only with a very “clamped” firmware and bored out to a volume of 2.4. The motor itself is extremely reliable - it has a cast-iron block that is resistant to overheating and other troubles, a strong piston group, a simple control system and an inexpensive "piping". For those who do not have enough 136 forces, there are many tuning developments, ranging from shafts from the X20XER and Z22XE engines to the Red Top cylinder head with a C20XE with a serious alteration and even the installation of a turbocharger. In addition, consumables for it can be found in almost any village, and mechanics know it, because this series of engines has been produced for a good twenty years.

The newer 2.4 motor is also familiar to all opelists - those who have seen the Z22SE series motors, for example. This is a more modern design, with a timing chain and balancer shafts in the block. And at the same time - without repair dimensions, with an unpredictable timing resource, expensive parts and. But in general, the engine is very resourceful and also much more powerful in stock. Particular attention should be paid to the timing resource - it is the main supplier of problems here. If something rings on a cold one, it would be better to immediately find 40-60 thousand rubles to replace the entire set, otherwise it can tear out weak tensioner or damper studs, grind the front cover, and in especially severe cases, the timing phases are broken or the chains simply break . There are ceramic valve guides in the block head, so you won’t get off with a little blood - most likely you will need an expensive repair or replacement. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say when the thunder will strike - usually the chains serve all 120-150 thousand. This, of course, is not much, but by modern standards it is quite a decent result. However, sometimes problems begin already at 40-60 thousand mileage. Fortunately, these problems are familiar to the craftsmen from structurally similar Opel engines, and there are ways to make repairs cheaper, and also avoid repeating problems in the future. Rare V6 engines are also familiar from Opel and GM cars. Engines of 3.2 and 3.6 liters are the "relatives" of the Opel Vectra 2.8T and Alfa Romeo 3.2. These very reliable motors have several weaknesses. Firstly, the resource of the timing chain is limited here - it is unlikely to pass more than 150 thousand kilometers. At the same time, the cost of two circuits and four phase shifters is comparable to the price of a contract engine.

Secondly, the motors are prone to overheating, and the slightest contamination of the radiators or the failure of one of the fans immediately take the temperature into the red zone. After that, the engine almost always acquires a good oil "appetite", which can only be defeated by a bulkhead. And the ignition modules fail even if there is no particular overheating, just an increase in temperature in the engine compartment due to the installation of a crankcase protection may be enough to make the replacement of the MOH become regular. By the way, a feature of cars with V6 before restyling is also a very expensive exhaust system with a valve that turns off the left muffler at partial loads. Therefore, the left one is twice as expensive as the right one, all 23 thousand rubles. Starting in 2010, this questionable system was removed, and silencers again cost the same. By the way, the designation of the motor according to the Opel catalog Z32SE is misleading, it differs very much from the motor with the same name on the Vectra C. For example, the "Vectrovsky" timing belt and the block are completely different. Try not to flaunt your knowledge of the motor model in front of sellers and choose spare parts carefully. The 3.0 engine is a newer series, it has direct injection, a more reliable timing and a very successful injection pump. It’s just too early to talk about any serious problems, they didn’t have time to manifest themselves, but many owners noted a decent oil “appetite” and the same tendency to overheat at the slightest hint of contamination of the cooling system.

All gasoline engines are highly recommended for an oil change interval of no more than 10 thousand kilometers, well, except for the good old 2.4 136 hp. it's not that critical. And the "native" DEXOS2 5W30 oil is also not the best choice. For V6 engines, SAE50 oil is generally recommended, and for in-line fours, the usual SAE40 is enough. By the way, according to some reviews, the timing chain resource is highly dependent on the oil and its level. Diesel engines 2.0 on cars before restyling caused no particular complaints from the owners. Despite the fact that they arrived in Russia only after a run across Europe, such cars were not officially sold here. Due to the small number of serious statistics on them, there are no complaints about the not very large nozzle resource, sensitivity to bad diesel fuel and the timing belt resource in our conditions is no more than 60 thousand kilometers. More powerful 2.2 diesels are simply too new for serious breakdowns - in addition to typical diesel problems with fuel equipment, there are almost no other complaints, except that automatic transmission paired with the most powerful engines with a torque of 400 Nm is hard. There are cases of boxes failure during the warranty period.

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What to buy?

If you have enough dynamics of a pre-styling 2.4 engine with automatic transmission, then the Chevrolet Captiva is a good choice. You just have to be content with the old interior, and a rather boring appearance. Newer cars seem to have fewer problems, but a noticeable increase in the number of automatic transmission failures suggests that in the near future this node can become really troublesome. On heavy machines, all wear processes go faster, and the difficulties that owners of Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmissions 6T40 face will seem like a trifle compared to the troubles of Captiva owners. The restyled 2.4, in fact, is also not a very new engine, noticeably more dynamic and powerful, and in combination with a manual gearbox, no operational difficulties are expected up to 120-150 thousand runs. Perhaps in the new series of engines, the chances of early timing failure have also decreased, so this is a good choice. Here are the V6 engines, before and after restyling, require more attention. And if the 3.2 engine in combination with a five-speed automatic transmission is generally quite reliable with proper maintenance, then the condition of the automatic transmission on a three-liter is already a mystery. The more powerful 6T45 series automatic transmission is likely to have the same set of problems as the more common 6T40, but whether they will manifest themselves at mileage up to a hundred thousand or require expensive repairs at mileage over 150 is not yet clear.

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