Chevrolet Captiva second hand. Chevrolet Captiva: photo of an affordable crossover with an American soul

08.12.2020

Brake system

The choice of used crossovers is currently unusually wide. Almost every motorist will be able to choose a car for themselves based on their tastes and financial capabilities. Many opt for the Chevrolet Captiva, which debuted on our market in 2006. Chevrolet Captiva attracts with its impressive size, solid appearance, which still does not seem outdated, and an attractive price. But what about reliability? Now let's find out.

Body

The body of the Captiva handles our reagents pretty well, but it's better to pay attention to the condition of the fifth door. Most often, rust appears on it. Also pay attention to the condition of the chrome lining. On most of them, they have already managed to become covered with small dark spots.

Salon

There are practically no claims to the salon either. On most Chevrolet Captiva's, it all comes down to a creak in the armrest between the driver and passenger seats and a slight backlash in the driver's seat. And only rare cars upset their owners with a drop from the ceiling. And all due to the fact that condensation can accumulate between the roof sheathing and the roof itself.

Electronic stuffing

Electrical problems for Chevrolet Captiva are also not typical, although the owner of the Korean crossover still has to go through several unpleasant moments. Most often, problems arise due to broken contacts in the electrical circuits of the car. For this reason, for example, the rear window washer motor may refuse to work. And some owners had to deal with the failure of salon clocks. And there were also cases when the readings of the fuel level in the tank did not correspond to the real state of affairs. But in any case, all these problems cannot be called massive. So it is unlikely that you will have to face each of them.

Chevrolet Captiva engine

The 2.4-liter gasoline engine, which is the base for the Chevrolet Captiva, is quite reliable. Its weak point can be considered a thermostat, which usually requires replacement after 90 thousand kilometers. Around the same time, the rear begins to leak. At the same time, the belt in the gas distribution mechanism will have to be replaced. Although many mechanics advise not to wait for this period, but to change the belt earlier - after about 60 thousand kilometers. This is justified by the fact that when the belt breaks, the valves bend, which entails a very expensive repair. Also, when buying a Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.4-liter engine, make sure that there is no oil in the candle blocks. If it is, then you will have to change the valve cover gasket.

With a 3.2-liter gasoline engine, there are not very many problems either. A chain is used in its gas distribution mechanism, but it tends to stretch. So it is possible that after a run of 150 thousand kilometers it will still have to be changed. Also pay attention to the condition of the oil level sensor. It is possible that it will also require replacement.

Chevrolet Captiva transmission

The manual gearbox on the Chevrolet Captiva works flawlessly. There are no big complaints about "". Only a few owners noted that over time, he begins to shift gears with very noticeable jerks. And it is better to refuse such cars. It is possible that everything is heading for a major overhaul. And also pay attention to the condition of the drive seals. Over time, they begin to leak a little. And do not forget that forcing serious off-road significantly reduces the life of the full wire system and transmission. So, for example, after 60 thousand kilometers, if most of them were traveled off-road, the cardan outboard bearing may need to be replaced.

Suspension

In the Chevrolet Captiva suspension, most often you will have to change the front stabilizer struts. They are usually enough for 30-40 thousand kilometers. Then comes the turn of wheel bearings, the resource of which is 80 thousand kilometers. The bushings of the front stabilizer can withstand 20 thousand kilometers more. The front shock absorbers serve about the same amount.
In steering, after 50 thousand kilometers, the steering rack will make itself felt. Also periodically check the absence of leaks in the connections of the tubes of the hydraulic power steering.

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 radically changed, 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 Aisin five-speed automatic transmissions were replaced with GM's own production boxes, 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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➖ The presence of crickets in the cabin
➖ Fuel consumption
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Suspension
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Design

The advantages and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Captiva are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Chevrolet Captiva 2.4, 3.0 and 2.2 diesel with mechanics, automatic and 4×4 all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Acquired in 2013, up to 100,000 km - no problem. Then, within 3 months, the outboard bearing of the right axle shaft (oil seals to the heap), the left front wheel bearing, and then the outboard cardan flew. Plus the battery died...

The cabin is spacious and comfortable, Shumka factory normal. I was pleased with the trunk with a bunch of compartments in the floor. The car stands well on the highway, I liked the diesel engine, and the box also works smoothly if you do not press the pedal to the floor. In general, the car is worth its money.

There is no steering wheel heating, and the wiper heating zone is not clear what heats up ... The rain sensor is inadequate in winter, but in summer everything is OK. I expected less appetite from diesel, although it depends on driving style. When I was sick on the highway, the consumption was 6.7-7.1 liters. I also note the short suspension travel.

Review of Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 diesel (184 hp) automatic transmission 2013

Video review

Let's start with the advantages of the car:

Firstly, a large and spacious interior, a roomy trunk, a lot of different drawers. Glove box with cooling function, although I have not yet figured out how it works. The armrest is roomy, plus a hidden drawer underneath is very large.

Secondly, the height of the clearance on the 19th wheels is just something. Maybe, of course, all people who have moved from a sedan / hatchback / station wagon to an SUV think so, but I'm delighted. The curbs are now for nothing, I drive into the yard without fear, but before I used to sneak there slowly. I also want to note that compared to other SUVs, in Captiva you sit somehow too high, it is very convenient.

Third, the engine. He growls so that the language does not turn to consider Captiva feminine. This is a real Captivitch! The dynamics are normal, even compared to the small, light, nimble Focus. Driving experience is only positive. The hodovka is quite soft, fulfills the blows for five. He eats about 12.5 liters in the city in autumn and 14.2 liters in winter, but this is again with a calm driving style in eco mode.

Fourthly, the external aggressive look, the car looks very nice, native disks look good too.

As for the cons:

Firstly, after 1,000 km in the trunk, something began to creak, so disgusting that it already infuriates. Before, I couldn’t understand what people were talking about when they wrote about crickets, now I realized that they are exactly what they are.

Secondly, soundproofing. This, of course, is not a VAZ, but the Shumka was much better at Focus.

Thirdly, the lack of an engine start button. It was on Ford, and I didn’t bother with signaling and Webast — I just started it with the button, closed the doors with the key and went to wait in the heat while it was warming up. And here, damn it, plus leather seats - generally hell.

Review of Chevrolet Captiva 3.0 (249 hp) with automatic 2013

The car was purchased in November 2013. There are practically no disadvantages. Instead of a native radio, a multimedia screen with navigation, a rear view camera and a usb input is installed. LT package. Salon and trunk are large. The seats are comfortable - you can adjust to your size. My 5-seat version is full of additional compartments in the trunk floor, which is very convenient.

Quite expensive maintenance - within 13,000 rubles. Sometimes, when switching in traffic jams, the second speed jumps out - you have to control it.

Sergey Petrov, review about the Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 on the mechanics of 2013

What I like about Captiva:

1. Appearance, after reystyle straight began to like it.
2. Calmly eats 92nd gasoline (one of the main priorities was).
3. 4WD, SUV
4. Engine 2.4. Not a rocket, but better than 2.0.

At the moment, rolled 1,000 km. What of the jambs?

1. Creaks on a cold armrest, scored.
2. The rear passenger door on the driver's side freezes. I understand that most Captivs have this sore.
3. There is no regular bottom protection, not even anther, OD also does not have it, I will take it on the side ...

Suspension elastic, but not rigid, so irregularities eats up well. Wheels are 17″.

Review of Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 (167 hp) with automatic 2014

Decent device in its category. I was extremely surprised that after two days in the cold (-28) the car started up from the first start. Dynamics is just class. Off-road patency is not worse than frames (Pathfinder, Patrol, LC200) up to a certain level.

Removed useless boxes immediately appeared trunk. Taking into account the different configurations (5-7 seats), then in the 5-seater version I conjured with the mount - the seats of the 2nd row are completely folded according to the adult. I didn’t take off my skirt in front, it squeaks but climbs up the hill. In general, a good four!

Main advantages: price / quality, throttle response, decent interior in all respects, modern design (brutal), correct box and transmission.

Disadvantages … In the city consumption of 13.4 liters. Well, no noise...

Andrey Solovyov, drives a Chevrolet Captive 2.4 (167 hp) automatic transmission 2015

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 often.

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).

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.

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

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