Weaknesses and typical malfunctions of the Chevrolet Captiva. Chevrolet Captiva: photo of an affordable crossover with an American soul Is it expensive to maintain a Chevrolet Captiva

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Let's start with the fact that Captiva is a lot of car for little money. At a price similar to kia sportage in the old body, the tucson-captiva is really bigger than them. In size, he is in the same weight category as Santa Fe. Naturally, in such machines as the Kuga, cx5, tiguan, rav4, crv there are fewer places than in the captiva, but they are all more expensive than it. There are seven-seater configurations (I just have one) on the third row, the passengers of my build quite easily fit, my height is 183 cm, I don’t rest on my knees. The trunk is large, if you fold the second row of seats, it transforms into just a huge trunk with a flat floor where you can easily throw a double air mattress and a tent - you don’t need it, you can sleep with the whole family or transport apartments. When buying between Antara and Captiva, the choice was made in favor of the last of -for the trunk (7 seats) and appearance. Considered also santa fe, for the same money the car was 2 years older. crv, tiguan, rav4, kuga all cost at least a hundred more for the same year of manufacture, or even more. Tucson and sportage in the old body are a little cheaper than captiva. The fact that the price, as already noted, is significantly lower than classmates is most likely due to the fact that the captiva is a hard-selling car, there is an opinion at the captiva club that you can sell the captiva immediately after the purchase and just when there is a buyer, you will sell it in a couple of years and it you will get bored

Cons of 3.2 liter captives are mostly financial:
3.2l - tax 17250 per year, consumption 18-20l in the city (30 easy in winter), 11 on the highway.
oil change 7.4l - if you take oil mobil1, then this is 5 tr. only for oil + filter 300 rubles
6 pots - 6 candles
OSAGO with a 50% discount - 5+ tr.
Well, as I already wrote, a 65-liter tank is enough for 300 km in the city, which is 2000 tr.
The main disadvantage: 3.2l have a factory sore in the form of stretching timing chains, if 2.4 drive honest 120t.km. before changing the belt, then at 3.2 it was possible to get to replace the chains on a new car after 20t.km. run. The price at the old dollar rate was 18 tr. spare parts + 10 tr. Job. And they say that after the replacement, you can drive 50 t.km. and then again get to the replacement, because the chains are plasticine and stretch.

pluses: 230 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h in less than 9 seconds, instant acceleration from 100 km / h to 160 km / h on the highway when overtaking, you don’t even notice how 160 is dialed on the speedometer.

Cons 2.4 liters: They do not go stupid, 2.4l 136 hp on the machine - a vegetable. At the same time, the appetite is not weak, because. the car weighs 2 tons with a driver and a full tank of gasoline, it’s hard to carry such an engine - the consumption in the city is 15 liters per hundred square meters. Everything is simpler on the mechanics, the weak point is the clutch - they often burn it, again, a large mass affects.

General pros and cons:

* All-wheel drive system - plus in the city, minus off-road. The drive is permanent front with a connected rear when the front wheels slip. There are simply no hard locks and lowerings. Those. the car is designed to get high in the snowfalls in the city and park in small snowdrifts at the entrance. In serious off-road it is not even worth poking around. on the same tucson there is a lever 2wd \ 4wd \ auto here it is stupidly absent, everything is decided for you by automation.
* Clearance 20cm no complaints here
* 6-10 airbags depending on configuration
* Power driver's seat
* head optics dipped beam linzovannaya quite normally placed china-xenon and adequately tuned, there are tumanki.
* Hodovka is not more expensive than classmates took the front rack at the old rate for 2 tr. piece. The rear shock absorbers are self-adjusting, i.e. no matter how much you load your ass won't sag. But if they die, the price is around 30k apiece.
* They write that the weak point of the rake, I have a run of 95 t.km. until ugh 3 times no problems. The original costs an inexpensive $300 for comparison with the antara, in fact the same car, and the rail costs $1000
* Automatic transmission - Japanese aisin is installed, when changing the oil every 60 t.km. run 200+ t.km. and cause no problems. But in the manual of the captiva, the smart people wrote that the oil life is designed for the entire life of the car and there are such comrades who, after listening to the dealer, do not change the oil for 100 t.km. and more, as a result, shoe polish in the box - and the box wedges for 120-130 t.km. repair 70k. rubles and more.
* After 5 years of ownership, an electrician may begin to bother, for example, rear parking sensors like to die and squeak just like that, but I consider the fact that it is in all trim levels a plus. 1 sensor costs about 2.5 tr.
* The interior is huge, the second row of seats is very comfortable. There is also plenty of room for width. for example, I now have 2 child seats britax evolva 1-2-3 plus - one of the widest seats + fits my wife. In the puzoter, the wife would no longer fit. Upholstery can be fabric, leatherette (5 seats or 7 seats), combined leather + fabric (7 seats). 7 seats completely with leather interior do not exist (they were not supplied to the Russian market)
* Plus, the fact that even in the minimum configuration there is ABS, ESP, parking sensors, full power accessories and at least 6 pillows, Power mirrors, Heated mirrors, Multifunctional steering wheel, etc.

Compared with puzoterki: the clearance is higher, there is more space, the car is heavier, but due to the constant front-wheel drive, the captiva steers like an ordinary passenger car, the only thing in the snow in the corners is not to forget about the plug-in tailgate and not to press the throttle all the way, otherwise it will blow your ass But and maintenance costs are higher: consumption is higher, the same wheels of 16-18 radius and tires are more expensive (khakki kit 18 radius 50+ rubles) and tire fitting. But there is increased cross-country ability and capacity.

I wrote a lot, if you are interested in anything else, ask, I will answer

ps Well, on the topic, take not to take: If you like the car and do not scare the consumption higher than that of the posters, you can take it. 2.4 on the machine is of course dull, but for the city it will do. I also tested the new cap 2.4 167hp. on the machine - it is already faster, although you also need to turn the engine so that it drives adequately. And because of the sores with chains and a large tax, the joke is that 3.2 liters are sold cheaper than 2.4 liters, although they initially cost 20-30 percent more. The 3.2l always comes with the maximum configuration, i.e. these are 18th wheels, BC, 10 pillows, "leather" interior, fogs, etc.
A 7-seat saloon is an option; it can be either on the simplest captiva with a stirrer or at maximum speed.

If you still take 3.2l., then you need to buy from the owner, or at least in the trade-in department with a normal service book in order to distinguish the history of the car. Only the owner can tell you if the chain changed or not, when he last changed the oil in the box, who drives 3.2 a lot often put HBO - it pays off quickly. If you take it in the cabin or from outbids, the probability of a hit is high. And 2.4l on the mechanics - there’s nothing special to break, check the rail, hodovka, shoot the body with a thickness gauge and go to take shape

If you can find a captiva with real mileage up to 60 t.km. why not take it from the owner, in terms of comfort it will be no worse than classmates and cheaper, fresher in mileage. outlander and cf-in - both expensive in service, if cf-in a relatively trouble-free car, then out if you take not a 3.0 engine preved variator.
x-trail again preved variator if the engine is not 2.5, although in terms of interior volume they are close to each other with captiva.
CVTs with runs of 100+ t.km I would not take

Forester - here is an honest automatic machine and a real permanent full adequate drive. Of course, it is much smaller than the captiva in terms of the internal volume of the cabin - in fact, it is a lifted station wagon, and it weighs a little more than a puzoter. But if you need exactly an adequate four-wheel drive, you need to take a forika from all of the above. Foriki 08-12 are quite reliable cars, it’s a pity that the automatic machine goes 4-mortar - it’s not very comfortable on the highway at high speeds.

15.10.2016

Chevrolet Captiva is one of the most affordable crossovers in the CIS, especially in a used version. Such a car, aged 4-5 years, can be purchased on the secondary market for 12-15 thousand USD. With its size and appearance, the cost of the car looks very suspicious, perhaps a catch in the reliability and cost of its maintenance? In this and many other things now and try to figure it out.

A bit of history:

Chevrolet Captiva is a compact crossover developed by the South Korean division of General Motors », in 2004. The machine is based on the platform used in the "" and "Saturn VUE" cars. In Australia and New Zealand, the car is sold under the name "Holden Captiva". In 2010, an updated version of the car appeared, which was first presented at an auto show in Paris. The model received a new appearance, a redesigned interior. Also, the changes affected the chassis: the suspension was significantly improved, the spring stiffness was changed and new anti-roll bars were installed. In 2011, in Tashkent, a presentation of the updated Chevrolet Captiva, produced by GM Uzbekistan, took place. In addition to the new appearance, a new 3.0-liter engine (250 - 283hp) and a six-speed automatic transmission appeared. Officially, the updated version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013.

Advantages and disadvantages of Chevrolet Captiva with mileage.

Once upon a time, cars with a yellow cross on the hood were made of thick metal, but this is a thing of the past. Body iron is very much afraid of the reagents that we abundantly sprinkle on the road. The fastest to bloom: trunk lid, sills and door edges. Like many other cars, after a couple of years of operation, chrome elements begin to climb around.

Power units

Officially, in the CIS, Chevrolet Captiva was supplied only with gasoline engines, the first - a four-cylinder 2.4 liter (136 hp), the second - a six-cylinder 3.2 (230 hp) and 3.0 (249 - 283 hp). Cars with a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine were not officially delivered to us, and all the options presented on the secondary market were imported from abroad. A more powerful diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters in our market is relatively recent and it is too early to talk about serious breakdowns. Cars with a 2.4 engine are equipped with a timing belt drive, according to the regulations, the belt and roller must be replaced every 120,000 km, but experienced owners recommend changing the belt at least once every 80,000 km. With a run of 60 - 70 km, the crankshaft oil seals begin to leak, at first the problem is practically not noticeable, since it minimally affects oil consumption, but later, somewhere around 100 - 120 thousand km, the leak increases, and the oil seals have to be changed. Often, the temperature sensor stops producing information, in order to fix the problem - the thermostat should be replaced.

In the 3.2 liter engine, the timing drive is equipped with a metal chain, it would seem that this is better, since the chain lasts many times longer, but not in the case of Captiva. In this car, the chain has the same resource as the belt. Formally, there are no recommendations for replacing the chain at 120,000, in rare cases it can go 150 - 180 thousand km, but basically, it is changed at 80 - 100 thousand km. Signals about the need to change the circuit will serve as: deterioration in acceleration dynamics, a ringing sound of the motor, an error periodically pops up on the on-board computer. It is not worth delaying the replacement, because in the future, it can stretch and jump a few teeth, which will lead to costly repairs (1000 - 1500 USD). If you notice that the battery is quickly discharged, then most likely the diode bridge of the generator is dying, the replacement will cost about 150 USD.

The newer 3.0 direct injection engine is equipped with a more reliable timing chain and a very successful injection pump. It is still too early to talk about any serious problems, but many owners note a decent oil consumption and a tendency to overheat at the slightest hint of contamination of the cooling system.

Transmission

Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with the following types of gearboxes: five-speed manual, five- and six-speed automatic transmission. A manual transmission is considered completely trouble-free, but an automatic transmission can cause a lot of trouble with a mileage of less than 100,000 km, since the automatic transmission is prone to overheating, which leads to serious problems with the liners of the box itself. In addition, on the machines of the first years of production, there were enough "children's" problems with the valve body and the box cooling system. If the heated box starts to switch jerkily, you need to urgently contact the service.

Weaknesses of the chassis Chevrolet Captiva

The suspension of the Chevrolet Captiva is strong enough and even if it bothers you, it is only with high mileage and mostly in small things. As on most modern cars, the first to be replaced will be the front stabilizer struts and bushings at a range of 40 - 50 thousand km (replacement cost 30 - 50 USD, both sides). Wheel bearings will have to be changed every 60 - 80 thousand km, they change as an assembly with the hub (you will have to pay from 130 to 180 USD for a non-original bearing). Shock absorbers, on average, will last 80-100 thousand km, for 120,000 km of run, the silent blocks of the levers will need to be replaced. ABS sensors will have to be changed after 80,000 km. If, after lifting the car on a lift, you notice oil smudges at the gearbox, do not panic, most likely it is necessary to replace the drive oil seals or the internal oil seal of the transfer case drive. As for the steering, the rack starts knocking at a range of 80-100 thousand km. Leaks often occur at the junctions of the power steering system, and if a large amount of fluid leaks out, the power steering pump will need to be replaced. Front brake pads change every 40-50 thousand km, rear - 70-80 thousand km.

Four-wheel drive is made according to a typical scheme for most SUVs - when the front axle slips, the rear axle is automatically connected. The design is simple, but even it requires attention. If you abuse even a light off-road, then over time it will turn the cardan outboard bearing. Formally, the knot changes in the struggle with the gimbal, and this pleasure is not cheap, but the craftsmen have learned to save money. Many simply rework the fasteners and integrate the outboard bearing from Sobol.

Salon

The interior trim of the Chevrolet Captiva is made of inexpensive materials, and the build quality leaves much to be desired. Over time, the chair equipped with an electric drive begins to loosen, and the backlash of the chair backs and armrest also appears. With a sharp temperature difference between the roof and the upholstery, condensation appears, in front it exits through the lighting cover, in the back - through the clips of the fifth door. Also, it is worth checking the performance of the wipers, as on many machines the fuse in the control unit blows. If the fuel level reading is incorrect, check the connector under the power steering reservoir to the fuse box.

Outcome:

Chevrolet Captiva is perfect for those who lead an active lifestyle and love to travel by car. Of course, it’s not worth storming serious off-road on this car, however, it can take you to your favorite place for a picnic, fishing or mushroom clearing. The main argument in favor of Captiva will be its price, as it costs much less than its competitors.

Advantages:

• Secondary market value.
• Design.
• Spaciousness.
• Comfort suspension.
• Service cost.

Disadvantages:

• Thin body metal.
• Timing chain resource.
• Unreliable automatic transmission
• Crickets in the cabin.
• Fuel consumption (up to 15 liters per 100 km).

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, the editors of AutoAvenue

Chevrolet Captiva is a mid-size crossover that has proven itself in the Russian market. The all-wheel drive five-seven-seater car was very fond of our motorists. Chevrolet Captiva was released in 2006 and at that time was equipped with two gasoline engines of 2.4 and 3.2 liters, as well as a 2-liter diesel engine, which was not officially supplied to Russia.

Since 2011, modified engines have been installed on Chevrolet Captiva cars. Petrol 2.4 has acquired a variable valve timing system, as well as a timing chain drive. The 3.2 engine was replaced by a modified three-liter with direct fuel injection. The diesel engine on the new generation became 2.2 and acquired the Common Rail system.

Chevrolet Captiva was supplied to the Russian market with both automatic and mechanical transmissions.

Despite the reliability and reliability, Captiva has a number of typical faults:

Failure of the gearbox input shaft bearing can be attributed to malfunctions of a mechanical gearbox. Such a malfunction is rare, it occurs due to a lack of gear oil in the manual transmission. Leakage of oil seals, untimely replacement of manual transmission oil are the main reasons for the failure of the manual transmission.

The clutch kit, with proper operation, runs about 150,000 km.
Diesel engines use a dual-mass flywheel. Its purpose is to dampen vibrations at the start. This expensive item often fails.

Failure of the automatic transmission can be attributed to the failure of the input shaft of the automatic transmission. Such a defect is most often found on versions with a diesel 2.2 engine. Official dealers issued a service bulletin for reprogramming the engine control unit (ECM) to reduce torque.

The all-wheel drive system on the Chevrolet Captiva connects the rear axle, when the front axle slips, due to the electromagnetic clutch installed in the rear axle gearbox.
The front axle gearbox is also a transfer case, it is an angular gearbox through which torque is transmitted to the rear axle.

The malfunctions of the all-wheel drive include the failure of the crosses and the outboard bearing of the propeller shaft. Symptoms of cardan shaft failure are noticeable vibration at speed, creaking, noise during movement.
The front and rear gears do not cause trouble with a timely oil change. The key is to keep an eye on the condition of the seals.

The front suspension of the Chevrolet Captiva of the McPherson type, its typical malfunctions are the failure of the rear silent blocks of the lower arms, the bushing and the front stabilizer bar. The front axle shock absorbers are quite reliable, but their thrust bearings often fail. Symptoms of this malfunction are noise and creaking when turning the steering wheel.

The rear suspension is independent. Her typical malfunctions are the failure of the silent blocks of the fists. The rear shock absorbers are used by the Nivomat system. It is a hydropneumatic self-levelling ride height adjustment system. Differs in reliability and non-failure operation.

The main malfunctions of the pre-styling 2.4 liter engine are valve cover gasket leaks. Due to the fact that the valve cover is plastic, during operation it is subject to temperature effects. From the temperature it deforms and a simple replacement of the gasket is no longer enough. You have to change the valve cover itself.

The main malfunctions of the pre-styling engine 3.2 are the stretching of the gas distribution chains.

The main malfunctions of the restyled 2.4 engine are the failure of the timing chain tensioner, this problem is solved by replacing the timing kit with tensioners and dampers.

Failure of the exhaust manifold, due to a design flaw in the drainage of the wiper frill. Water drips onto the hot collector from above. Due to the temperature difference, the collector bursts. The problem is solved by replacing the exhaust manifold.

The main problems of the restyled 3.0 engine are the failure of the high-pressure fuel pump, the stretching of the gas distribution chains. The key to this motor is to control the level and condition of the engine oil.

The main problems of the diesel 2.2 engine is the failure of the fuel injectors. When the nozzle is jammed in the open position, fuel fills the combustion chamber and water hammer occurs. The solution to the problem lies in the timely control of the consumption of fuel injectors. This requires computer diagnostics.

Typical diesel engine failures include failure of the intake manifold. The intake manifold is made of plastic. Plastic cracks over time and the air pumped by the turbocharger comes out through the crack.

The turbocharger used on the Chevrolet Captiva is quite reliable. The first signs of its malfunction is the presence of oil in the intercooler. It is also worth paying attention to the presence of oil stains on the air pipes of the intercooler.

On diesel 2.2 engines, a leak of the upper engine sump is common. To eliminate the leak, it is necessary to seal the upper engine tray, with the removal / installation of the front axle gearbox.

Only with regular maintenance and routine maintenance, the repair and maintenance of a Chevrolet Captiva will be relatively inexpensive, but if technical recommendations are ignored, then operating a car may not give you pleasure.

Children's diseases Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2011).

Chevrolet Captiva - was developed in 2006 based on the Opel Antara. The production of an "affordable 7-seat crossover" was carried out by GM concern in South Korea. For the European market, frame SUVs are rarely needed, but the “SUVs” are treated more friendly here.

On the first "Captiva" for the Russian market, 2 gasoline engines were offered, the first 2.4 (136 horsepower) liters on the "mechanics" and 3.2 liters (230 horsepower) on the (hydro-transformer) machine. The diesel engine and front-wheel drive were not supplied to the Russian market. The mixed appetite of the 3.2 engine is 11.5 liters per 100 km, and the 2.4 is 9.3 liters / 100 km, respectively (in reality, most likely higher). The dynamics are not impressive, the 3.2 power unit, with all its power, accelerates the car in 8.8 seconds to 100 km (thoughtful automatic affects), with the 2.4 engine, the Captiva gets to the first hundred in 11.5 seconds, not bad at all for 136 “horses” and a mass of more than 1700 kg .

When the front wheels slip, all-wheel drive is activated through a multi-plate clutch. Imitation of "cross-wheel" blocking is performed by the ESP and ABS system.

Front suspension "MacPherson", rear is the usual "multi-link". The suspension is stiff and rolly.

In the interior of the Chevrolet Captiva you will not find designer frills and expensive materials, first of all, the car was created "budget". The interior has soft plastic, thoughtful ergonomics, and in the “top modifications” you can choose a combined or leather interior and even a 7-seat version for family men. Quite a rich basic equipment includes all-wheel drive, 6 airbags, power accessories, power steering, air conditioning, ESP stabilization system, CD-MP3 radio with steering wheel controls and 17-inch alloy wheels, the option to help downhill.

Chevrolet Captiva sores, or what to look for when buying a used Captiva?

A full-size seven-seater crossover for a reasonable price - this is how the Chevrolet Captiva can be characterized. And it is these qualities of the Korean crossover with the legendary American emblem on the grille that attract motorists. However, these are far from the only strengths of Captiva. These include good handling for a car of such an impressive size and an attractive appearance that still does not seem outdated. But can Chevrolet Captiva also boast reliability?

Interior trim and bodywork

Despite the fact that the paintwork of the Captiva body cannot be called particularly durable, there are no obvious pockets of corrosion even on the oldest copies of the crossover. Unless the fifth door, which is typical for many modern cars, can suddenly upset with small pockets of rust.

Far from the most expensive finishing materials were used to trim the Chevrolet Captiva. But even they do not lose their external attractiveness over time. There are no special comments on the operation of electrical equipment. It is worth paying attention only to the wiring laid under the hood and under the bottom of the car. Most often, protective corrugations begin to pass dust, sand and moisture over time, which leads to a violation of the insulation of the wires and subsequent failures of various systems. Even more often, those motorists who will force water barriers will have to deal with the revision of the tightness of the connectors. Particularly affected by such trips is the wiring going to the clutch sensors of the all-wheel drive system and the anti-lock braking system.

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How reliable is the engine?

As for powertrains, the 2.4-liter gasoline engine, which was installed on pre-styling versions of the crossover, can be considered an ideal choice for a used Captiva. And let its 136 horsepower be enough only for a measured ride, but thanks to a simple and time-tested design, this power unit boasts enviable reliability. In favor of the 2.4-liter engine is the fact that it is very familiar to most mechanics. There will be no problems with its maintenance and repair.

The engine of the same volume, which began to be installed on the Chevrolet Captiva after restyling, also proved itself well. But due to the fact that its design turned out to be much more modern and more complicated, there are still more problems with it. One of them is a gas distribution mechanism, the resource of which can vary over a very wide range. Typically, the chain can withstand about 120 thousand kilometers, however, some owners of Captiva have already had the opportunity to replace the timing chain after a run of 40-50 thousand kilometers. So if you hear extraneous ringing sounds, then it is better to immediately invest in replacing the entire set of gas distribution mechanism.

Relatively rarely on used Chevrolet Captiva there are gasoline “sixes” with a volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters. In general, each of these power units is very reliable, however, even in them the chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism will have to be changed at least once every 150 thousand kilometers. In addition, Captiva six-cylinder engines are prone to overheating, so immediately after buying a car, it is worth cleaning the cooling radiators and making sure the fans are working. If the engine still overheats, then first you will have to deal with increased consumption of engine oil, and in the future with a complete engine overhaul. Problems with overheating and increased oil appetite are also typical for a 3-liter engine, which appeared on the Chevrolet Captiva much later and has not yet had time to fully show its weaknesses.

In Europe, diesel Captiva with engines of 2 and 2.2 liters were also sold. But since crossovers with these power units were not officially delivered to our country, it is extremely difficult to find them on the used car market. And it is unlikely that the purchase of a diesel Captiva can be considered appropriate. Delicate fuel injectors with our low-quality diesel fuel will not please you with a long resource.

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Will there be problems with the gearbox?

The manual transmission on the Captiva lasts a long time without any problems. Crossover owners will only have to keep an eye on the oil level in the “mechanics”, since GM boxes traditionally can “sweat” a little with oil. There are more problems with automatic transmission. Before restyling, the Aisin AW55-51 “automatic” was installed on Captiva, which not only has a relatively delicate valve body, but is also afraid of overheating. When assaulting even moderate off-road, this will have to be taken into account. However, if you drive calmly and monitor the health of the cooling system, the “automatic” on the pre-styling Chevrolet Captiva will be able to hold out 150-200 thousand kilometers without any problems. After the upgrade, a six-speed automatic transmission from GM was installed on the crossover, which turned out to be even worse in terms of reliability than the Aisin “automatic”. To the tendency to overheat were added "childhood" diseases of the valve body and much more serious problems with the box liners. As a result, some owners of restyled Captiva had a chance to repair the box even during the warranty period for the car. Owners of used Captiva will have to do this for their own money.

In the suspension of the Chevrolet Captiva, shock absorbers collect the most complaints. Many crossover owners have already noted for themselves that after 30-40 thousand kilometers they noticeably lose their effectiveness. Another thing is that even in this case they can drive more than 100 thousand kilometers, but there is no need to talk about driving pleasure. The stabilizer struts were also not very reliable on the Captiva. Together with bushings, they will have to be changed every 30-40 thousand kilometers. After another 10 thousand kilometers, you will have to pay attention to the steering. Most often, the steering rack starts to knock on this run.

So such a solid at first glance Captiva in fact turns out to be far from the most durable and trouble-free car. Although to say that the owners of the crossover will have to visit the service more often than most of their other colleagues, it will also not work. With timely and competent maintenance, the Chevrolet Captiva will not present big troubles. And minor faults on Captiva, as a rule, are not too expensive to fix, which can also be considered one of the advantages of this crossover.