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Details about weak points and their identification...

Steering rack

1. You can find out about the wear of the steering rack during a test drive or by doing diagnostics. It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance strong vibration steering wheel, extraneous noise in the form of grinding, knocking when driving on uneven roads. Turning the steering wheel in any direction will be difficult. This will also create extraneous sounds. A leak from the steering rack may also be a sign of a problem. It’s worth looking into the reservoir; if the power steering fluid foams a lot, then this is also a sign of a breakdown.

Timing mechanism drive

2. On Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.4 liter engine, the timing mechanism is driven by a belt. Its wear can result not only in a break, but also 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 are not always visible.

On cars with a 3.2 liter engine there is a timing chain drive. Pulling it out is a common problem with these machines. At the same time, engine thrust decreases, and the on-board computer generates errors.

Chassis

3. The condition of the stabilizer struts largely depends on driving style. Problems with them can be identified by driving the car on an uneven road. Malfunctions of the struts will be indicated by knocking, increased roll and skidding of the car when cornering, as well as swaying when braking. Experienced drivers can also determine if they are broken by rocking the car from each corner. A sign of a malfunction will be a sharp lowering.

4. Most often the front ones wear out on a Chevrolet Captiva. brake pads. This usually happens after driving about 35 thousand kilometers. The rear pads will last almost twice as long. You can check their wear on a test drive. Every time you brake, especially at high speeds, you will hear a metallic squealing or grinding noise. 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 malfunctions, the oil pressure indicator light will light up. It may light up when there is over-gassing or in other cases of pressure changes. However, this is not the only reason when this indication comes on. It signals a failure of the oil pump, insufficient oil level, faulty wiring of this important engine part, as well as problems with the engine itself. Therefore, the best solution when the light is on is to have it diagnosed at a service station.

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

In addition to the above-mentioned problems with the Captiva, when purchasing, you must carefully check the general condition of the car. Go for a drive and listen for noises, knocks, squeaks, whistles and other strange sounds in the area engine compartment, chassis and suspension.

The main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Captiva 2006 - 2011 release

“Crickets” in the cabin in winter;
Low skirt front bumper;
The plastic in the interior is easily scratched;
Due to the wide A-pillars, visibility is poor;
Rigid suspension;
Fuel consumption is higher than stated;
Weak light at night (no xenon);
Pedal difference (brake pedal higher than gas pedal);
Weak engine.

Conclusion.
This is a fairly reliable crossover and driving it will be a real pleasure. With careful Chevrolet operation Captiva does not let its owners down with breakdowns. Therefore, when buying a used car, the ideal test option is to undergo a full diagnostic at a car service center.

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

Was last modified: May 30th, 2019 by Administrator

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15 messages per article “ Weak spots and disadvantages of the Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 liter. and 3.2 l.”

Michael
Also, the weak point of 2.4 engines is the flow of oil into the spark plug wells. Replacing the valve cover gasket solves the problem, but not for long. The reason is the plastic valve cover. Apparently it does over time. Perhaps replacing it with aluminum will solve the problem. When buying a used Captiva, you should look into the spark plug wells. just remove the caps high voltage wires from the spark plugs and if there is a problem they will be in the oil.
Sergey
Captiva 2014 goal mileage is almost 60 thousand. I have 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 has never happened to one of my cars. Everyone ran almost 100-110 thousand. I also changed the solenoid exhaust valve.
Sergey
Another very weak point of the Captiva is the hoses for supplying washer fluid to the rear window. During periods of minus, they constantly pop out.
Sergey
Captiva 2.4 petrol 2012 mileage 148,200, replacement of pads 65,000, replacement of front right pillar 105,000, replacement of left hub 148,000 due to no fault of wear, replacement of rear outer silent blocks 148,000, replacement of everything. The problem is that water accumulates in the air in winter due to temperature changes, you have to remove it and check it (car blankets are strictly prohibited), the check light has been on for 3 years, the fault is with the fuel pump, but it works fine, the error is not cleared, for 4 years the consumption was up to 10 city-highway , now 11 liters. The washer hose also popped out once rear window. There are no more problems, I'm happy with the car.
Michael
And how expensive this car is... I also like it very much. But some say it is expensive to maintain. And my salary is about $300
Paul
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 diesel. The sign on the display indicates that the vehicle needs to be serviced. The revolutions rose to 1600, the diagnostics scolded 4 injectors.
Alexei
Captiva 2.4. I change the thermostat every three years in addition to everything stated above. The radiator turned out to be weak and leaked this year.
Vitaly
I bought a 2013 Captiva last year, 2017. The mileage is now 93 t.km. I'm happy with the car. Consumption is 12-12.4l, it seems a bit much, but for 2.4l, 167hp, it’s probably normal. Climate-auto - with glitches periodically, in manual mode normal The engine and automatic transmission operate smoothly with good traction. Suspension is a bit harsh rough roads outside the city, in the city it is very comfortable. Overall I'm happy with the car.
Nikolay
Koptiva, seven months old, 2008 I bought a second one in 2009. I changed the mouth guard to a mouth guard in the salon two months later. The dealer's fault during the installation of additional equipment was proven. I use it to this day. Satisfied. Periodically requires maintenance and repair like any mechanism. Mileage over 200,000 km. I have changed the front stabilizer struts several times. Rear ones only after 200,000 km. Front and rear stabilizer bushings were replaced after 200 thousand mileage. I replaced the brake discs, a couple of parking sensors, and the gasket under the valve covers twice. Oil seals leaked: crankshaft, camshaft. I'm changing it. I changed the muffler corrugation twice. There was a broken pin on the muffler pants. Unscrewed it and replaced it along with the gasket. The hub began to hum at 200,000 km. - replacement. During the winter, the wipers on the windshield froze - the mechanism needs to be replaced. Replacing the air conditioner switching unit. Replacing the crosspiece on the cardan, changed the oil seal twice rear axle. Generator - repair. Brushes and bearings are worn out. I changed the front shock absorbers - a scam at the service. They were a little dusty. I think we could go for a long time. I have changed the front and rear sales blocks several times.
Sergey
Chevrolet Captiva 2014 2.4 mileage 75 thousand. Front brushes failed twice windshield.The first time they got into place themselves. A year later, the second time there was a malfunction. They stop wherever they want. At the service center they said that their fastening mechanism was unscrewed, the sprockets were slipping. As a result, there is some wear on the sprockets. They tightened the mechanism. They said if it comes loose again, it needs to be replaced

The Chevrolet Captiva is an urban SUV with the makings of an SUV. Solid appearance, all-wheel drive, seven-seater seating - this car has many advantages. Its production began in 2006, and a restyled version appeared in 2012. Its origin is Korean, but the quality and style are American, which ensures 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 dealers Chevrolet offers a test drive, which will allow the future owner to decide on a purchase. The target audience of the Chevrolet Captiva is primarily men. Its whole brutal appearance suggests that this is a serious car. Strict contours of the body, nothing superfluous in the interior decoration, a minimum of details.

At the same time, Captiva is very functional. But, as they say, everything is to the point. A spacious trunk with an additional compartment under the floor allows you to load even a small elephant. A large glove box with a secret compartment holds a set of wrenches and a bunch of similar “small things”. The desire for minimalism in the exterior of this car extends to the steering wheel. Of course it’s big, like a trolleybus, but why is it so thin? The grip is awkward, but this can be compensated for with a foam-lined case.

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How does this city SUV drive? You have to get used to its dynamics; they are ambiguous. The first gear in a manual transmission is very short and slurred. But, if you need to rock a car that has sat on its belly, it is good. The automatic transmission is rather weak up to 2000 rpm and 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 its relatively narrow cross-section. The post-restyling version does not have the effect of longitudinal rocking. New chassis settings allow for sharper cornering. The suspension is energy-intensive and perfectly absorbs all the bumps and unevenness of the road. The driver and passengers feel comfortable. The car does not have the “pendulum” effect that all large SUVs are prone to when maneuvering with sudden stops, here it is reduced to zero through special settings of the suspension arms.
There is a lot of debate about the off-road capabilities of the Captiva. The jeep that claims to good maneuverability, they are like honey from the cartoon about Winnie the Pooh - either they exist or they don’t. Chevrolet Captiva has them. But, in many respects they depend on the power and torque of the engine. Chevrolet, of course, is not a Hummer, but it rushes well. According to the owners, parking on a snowdrift is not a problem, nor is driving up a steep mountain through mud.
Captiva is not very stable. The ratio of the longitudinal and transverse distance between the wheels, plus the high ground clearance, does not allow it to cling to the road with a stranglehold. It is too narrow for an aggressive driving style. The steering wheel is sometimes not very 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 all-wheel drive SUV, although light class, she is supposed to be somewhat stern and thoughtful.
Technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Captiva
This car is supplied to Russia with three types of engines. The most budget-friendly is 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 pleasant bonus for the Captiva owner with this engine modification.
Gasoline consumption for a car with such a unit, according to General Motors engineers, is eight liters on the highway, 10-12 at mixed cycle in the city. In reality, according to reviews from owners, it turns out more. City cycle 14-16 liters, highway 11.5 l/100 km. 3 liter petrol engine This version of the engine appeared in the updated version, after restyling, and replaced the 3.2 liter V6. 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. The declared fuel consumption is 14.3 l/100 km – urban cycle, and 8.3 l/100 km – on the highway. Maximum speed limited to 198 km/h.

Another serious unit is V6 3.2 l/230hp. It is available only in the pre-restyling version. This is the optimal engine for a car weighing 1770 kilograms. With this ratio of weight and torque, the car accelerates to hundreds in 8.8 seconds. Quite a decent figure for an SUV, which allows you to move comfortably through city traffic jams. The 3.2 petrol engine consumes 18 -20 liters in the city. Its maximum speed is 198 km/h.
Diesel engine 2.2 Chevrolet Captiva with diesel engine 184 hp under the hood Acceleration to hundreds – 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed it can reach is 191 km/h.
This unit has a good appetite, 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 corrected 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
Chevrolet Captiva comes with both automatic and manual transmission. The 6-speed manual transmission provides responsiveness and a smooth ride, both on city asphalt and off-road. It is better to take an automatic transmission with a 3.2 or 3 liter engine. An automatic with a 2.4 engine is a bit dull. Its dynamics are sufficient for driving around the city, but sometimes, when intensive maneuvering is necessary, it irritates with its slowness.
Chevrolet Captiva salon (+photo)
The interior of the Chevrolet Captiva is spacious. Even a very tall driver can sit comfortably behind the wheel, and the ceiling will not put pressure on his crown, thanks to the large windshield. Passengers sitting in the rear do not rest their knees on the backs of the front seats. The same passengers in the second row will not have to pretend to be professional divers when sitting in the cabin.
The large door opening allows you to get into the car without making complex movements. For ease of use of the cabin space, various seat transformation functions are provided. Folding both into the floor and 60/40 proportions back row 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 available in all trim levels) will ensure driving comfort. And in seven-seater versions, the rear row of seats can also be removed or folded in a 50/50 ratio.
The Captiva has 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 experiment with such trivial materials as interior trim... But their finest hour has come! The plastic of the Chevrolet Captiva is very soft, looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, does not rattle or grind on bumps. The seat materials meet high quality standards. The fabric interior (in cheaper versions) does not fade, does not fade, and is easy to dry clean. Leather and eco-leather are used for seat upholstery in more expensive trim levels. They do not stretch and do not fray.
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’s also difficult to put three car seats in a row there, but rather a pair of car seats and a booster. The seven-seat version will cost more, both used and new. It is less common. You will have to wait when ordering a new car, and search when buying a used one.
Chevrolet Captiva configurations and prices
Everyone chooses a car for themselves. Based on this principle, General Motors engineers have produced many different Chevrolet trim levels Captiva. L.S.
The simplest configuration - LS, already includes the basic elements of comfort, without which it is impossible to imagine modern car. The safety and stability of the car on the road is ensured 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 the Captiva with a high score in crash tests. For the comfort of the driver and front passengers, there are heated seats. Air conditioning, CD player, 6 speakers with MP3 player support are also included in this package. Alloy 17-inch wheel disks are also supplied in the database.
The LT package is completely identical to the LS, and is complemented by cruise control, steering column adjustment, a rain sensor, fog lights, and an interior rearview mirror with an electrochromic coating. The interior in this version is combined, made of fabric with leather elements. Also lined with leather steering wheel and the “skirt” of the gear lever. LT Plus The Chevrolet Captiva's configurations are built on the matryoshka principle - each next one repeats the previous one, but a little more. The LT Plus adds larger wheels than the LS, a sunroof, and power-adjustable driver's seats. The interior itself is upholstered in black leather. The rear view mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated.
And, finally, the top-end trim level - LTZ. It included all the best from the previous ones, and added such pleasant little things as roof rails and tinted side windows. The rims grew again by one inch, and the number of speakers increased to 8.
Chevrolet Captiva Options
Options The Chevrolet Captiva has a lot of useful and pleasant options. It’s worth talking in more detail about the most popular ones. The towbar is available in any configuration, which allows you to use the Captiva as a tractor and transport boats, motorhomes and other trailers. Pneumatic shock absorbers prevent the car from sagging even when the trunk is overloaded. They stand, accordingly, only in the back. Equipped with vehicle level sensors.
The front shock absorbers are simple, not pneumatic, with level sensors and adjustable stiffness. Repairing a suspension in a Chevrolet is an expensive proposition. But it’s not so easy to break it, despite stories about the unreliability of pneumatics. A careful owner will not have any problems with it. And those who like to drive off-road should buy a Niva or UAZ, because the Captiva is more of a city SUV. The handbrake is designed in an unusual way for those who have not driven an American before. It's just a button on the dashboard. The audio and cruise control controls are on the steering wheel, like most Chevrolet SUVs.
Opening glass back door allows you to throw any not too large object, for example, a tool box, into the trunk without opening the main door. This is true if the luggage compartment is already heavily loaded. The interior has a spacious compartment for small items, which can be used to cool drinks. A good feature that many owners never find out about until they finish using the car. new owner won't call and ask how this thing turns on. In general, read technical manual to the car is a very rewarding task. Thanks to this, you can get acquainted with all the options (and there are many of them) in the Chevrolet Captiva.
Is it worth choosing a used Chevrolet Captiva?
Of course, getting into a new car made especially for you is always more pleasant. But it’s also more expensive. After all, the minimum price for the most “empty” car starts at 950,000 rubles. The most expensive equipment exceeds the two million mark. So is it worth that kind of money? Maybe yes. This reliable car, with good internal equipment, and, according to reviews from most owners, in the first years of operation it practically does not break down. You only have to change consumables and undergo scheduled maintenance.
At the same time, as soon as you drive out of the showroom, any car becomes cheaper. So, it will not be possible to return all the invested funds. Selling Captiva is difficult, and buyers often beat the price well. This decrease is mainly due to the expensive maintenance of a used Chevrolet Captiva, and also because of its good appetite. Otherwise 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 at 450,000 rubles. By becoming the second or third buyer of a Captiva, you can get a richer package for the price of a new, “empty” car. But at the same time, you can also get a bunch of “sores”, which we will discuss below.

What is wrong with the Chevrolet Captiva?
The most expensive thing to treat is the suspension. It is pneumatic, spare parts are expensive, and their installation is a technologically complex process. Since the Captiva is still a jeep, many owners try to take it off-road. It’s better not to do this, it will be safer. The catalyst is another headache for the owners of this Chevrolet model. When buying a used car, you should splurge on an inspection at a service center so as not to end up with expensive repairs later.
Replacement of stabilizer struts occurs already at 30,000 - 50,000 kilometers. It's unpleasant, but this is done under warranty. Other problems are not of such a large scale. These are mainly various electrical “glitches” - errors, incorrect operating algorithms, which can be easily treated by specialists in authorized services.
Conclusion
Most often, buyers of this SUV, both used and new, are deterred by the cost of maintenance. But with careful and careful operation, the car rarely breaks down, it is reliable. Otherwise, Captiva will not create any big problems; by choosing the Chevrolet Captiva, the owner will receive good car for family and trips to nature, which will organically fit into the city flow.

I have already written about how, and today the story is about a car that is aiming for the family SUV segment. With seven seats, but without excessive maneuverability and brutality.

Chervrolet Captiva is simply an ideal representative of this class: a simple and large interior, good asphalt habits, seven seats and a relatively low price by class standards. 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 for Russia at all, but for the USA. However, our large and inexpensive machine has, as they say, “got off” - its production has even been established at the company’s St. Petersburg plant.

Structurally Captiva and co-platform Opel Antara with the Cadillac SRX - pure passenger cars: the engine is transverse in front, and the suspension is completely car-like - MacPherson strut in front and an L-shaped lever, and a multi-link in the rear. The interior 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 cars of this size it is intended more for children than for full-fledged seating for adults.

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

Electronic assistants

After the 2011 update, the Hill Descent Control system and hill start assistant appeared for cars with manual transmission. The forced locking of the drive clutch was never added. But the stabilization system was updated, which was important for a fast and tall car. In the model's main market, the United States, the wheels were mostly driven by housewives rather than rugged, macho racers. By the way, the car’s handling turned out to be quite good, despite the visually very high and narrow body. Not very large rolls, rather sharp taxiing and even a slight tendency to oversteer in extreme conditions - apparently, it was because of this that stabilization was included in the basic configuration.

Motors

What cannot be said about the car at first glance is that it is one of the most powerful crossovers in its class. Initially, a 3.2 V6 engine with a power of 230 hp was installed in the top configuration, 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. Cars for the USA were also equipped with a slightly more torquey, but not more powerful 3.6-liter engine, essentially not much different from the first two. Post-restyling diesel engines also showed record power - the older version of the engine developed as much as 184 hp.

There were also plenty of less powerful engines. Until 2011, petrol fours with a volume of 2.4 liters 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 horsepower in the car before restyling, Italian design. These engines under the hood of other GM cars are rare, but they are often found on Hyundai/Kia models. After restyling, the engine volume increased to 2.2 liters and two power gradations appeared - the top-end engine 184 hp. and a weaker one, developing “only” 163.

Restyling

Chervrolet Captiva 2006–2011

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

Breakdowns and operational problems

Body and interior

The body of cars produced by GM Korea is especially durable paint coating no different, but even at ten years of age there are no obvious problems with corrosion. Affects new standard GM on 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 only forgot about the fifth door, and some of the seams in the engine compartment may have damage to the sealant and traces of corrosion already at the age of several years.

The obvious disadvantage is that the thickness of the metal of the outer panels is not impressive; they bend easily with your finger. This is all the more strange since the weight of the car is over one and a half hundred kilograms more than that of its main competitors. But according to the reviews of those who have been in serious accidents with Captiva, the secret is revealed: the car has a very solid foundation, more reminiscent in the design of the side members of serious “rogues” than a light crossover. Sound insulation, which adds weight, is also very high quality - even the role model in this class, the second and third generation RAV4, turned out to be much noisier. However, the cabins of the co-platform Antara and SRX are even quieter, so the Captiva is still far from reaching the limit of perfection.

The interior is quite simple - there is decent but not great plastic, cheap leather and simple high-quality fabric. Design in the style of cheaper Chevrolets greatly lowers the level of the car, distancing it from the more expensive Opel and Cadillac. It’s especially a shame about the quality of the seats – the driver’s seat could use a more noble profile. During the restyling process, the interior was “ennobled”, making it visually more expensive, but, unfortunately, this modernization did not affect the seats.

Electrics

The electrical equipment of the body and interior is not completely problem-free, although it does not present expensive problems - this is generally typical for GM cars. What's worse is that the engine compartment wiring and underbody electronics suffer quite a lot. The engine compartment "braid" is too "delicate" - sand that gets into the corrugations after several years of operation can cause numerous violations of wire insulation and equally numerous failures in on-board systems - mainly in the engine.

After off-road trips, it is recommended to rinse the engine compartment very thoroughly and generally monitor its cleanliness. By the way, “sweating” motors create a lot of troubles - traces of lubricant over time heavily contaminate the compartment below and allow sand to linger inside. Wiring to sensors ABS systems and coupling all-wheel drive also vulnerable. After crossing fords and serious puddles, it is recommended to check the tightness of the connectors or add lubricant to them at least once every couple of years. Severely chafing front optics, a leaky brake light on the rear door, poor wiring of the rear license plate lights are generally typical for all inexpensive cars, you should not perceive them as a serious drawback of the model. Well, there are no failures of the on-board multimedia system simply because of its simplicity.

Chassis

Car suspensions for passenger cars can be considered exemplary reliable and inexpensive, too. They can even withstand off-road travel without much damage, unless, of course, you drive on dirt and potholes with a loaded car. However, the reliability of the shock absorbers is below average - after 30-40 thousand kilometers they will lose efficiency, and the car’s handling will noticeably deteriorate. You can reach 100-150 thousand with the “original” kit, they won’t leak unless you overheat them, but the driving pleasure is not the same.

Stabilizer struts are completely consumable, as are bushings. With an active style of movement, they have to be changed at every second maintenance if you do not want to listen to their knocking. By the way, its reason may not only be in the suspension - it’s very “gentle” here. steering rack, which starts knocking at mileages over 50 thousand. But if you monitor the fluid level in expansion tank Power steering, it can work in this state for a very long time - the backlash is minimal, and leaks are usually almost unnoticeable. The power steering pump is not very reliable, but pumps from Opel cars are perfect with minimal modifications, although according to the code they “do not break.” This will be useful to you if the car owner has missed the ATP level in the tank at least once, because the part is not reliable.

Transmission

The reliability of transmissions can generally be assessed as average. Manual gearboxes basically they don’t cause any special problems - you just need to monitor the oil level, because quite traditionally for GM gearboxes “sweat” 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” the 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 and 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 “delicate” and tear easily off-road. The same problem occurs with the propeller shaft on all-wheel drive versions; the rubber intermediate support usually fails, followed by the bearing. Theoretically, if such a breakdown occurs, it needs to be replaced. cardan shaft entirely, but in fact there is a completely running cardan bearing with dimensions 71.4 * 24.6, which can be found even on GAZ cars, and a repair insert for the rubber band can also be bought. It is more difficult to break the clutch, because it turns off at the slightest attempt to overheat - emergency mode starts already at 94 degrees. It does not have a separate radiator, nor does it have a complex hydraulic system. Failures are usually associated with a failure of the electronics of the control system, which also entails a failure of the mechanical part. The rear gearbox is also quite “delicate”; it really doesn’t like “throttle to the floor” starts on asphalt and sometimes breaks down with V6 engines.

The type of automatic transmission and its reliability depend on the year of manufacture. Before restyling, there was an Aisin AW55-51, well-known. I have already written about the features of its operation, but I will repeat: it really does not like overheating, has a short service life of the gas turbine engine blocking linings and a very “delicate” valve body. Captiva received the latest revision of the box, which was mostly problem-free. With a calm driving style and a working engine cooling system, it has a chance of 150-200 thousand mileage without much hassle; with active pedaling, it will require more frequent oil changes, at least once every 40 thousand kilometers, and replacement of gas turbine linings at the first signs of wear.

After restyling in 2011, they installed a new six-speed gearbox of GM’s own production, 6T45/6T40 series. Unlike the Japanese automatic transmission, it turned out to be more twitchy, more prone to overheating, with an even shorter life 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 “childish” problems with the valve body, but the cooling system was left the same, which new box clearly not enough. As a result, restyled cars have every chance of getting into the “box” service earlier than pre-restyled ones. There are often cases of failures during the warranty period, with very short mileages. 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 required - it is often easier to replace the assembled box.

Motors

One of the great advantages of cars before restyling is, oddly enough, the most weak motor 2.4. After all, this is an old Opel engine, only with very “squeezed” 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, simple system controls and inexpensive “harness”. For those for whom 136 power is not enough, there are many tuning developments, ranging from shafts from the X20XER and Z22XE engines to the Red Top cylinder head from the C20XE with serious modifications and even the installation of turbocharging. Besides Consumables you can find one in almost any village, and even mechanics know it, because this series of engines has been produced for a good twenty years.

More new motor The 2.4 is also familiar to all car enthusiasts - those who have seen the Z22SE series engines, 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 life, expensive parts And. But in general, the engine is very resourceful and also much more powerful in stock. Special attention It’s worth turning to the timing belt resource - it’s the main source of problems here. If something is ringing when it’s cold, it would be better to immediately find 40-60 thousand rubles to replace the entire set, otherwise the weak pins of the tensioners or dampers may be torn out, the front cover will grind, and in especially serious cases, the timing belt phases are disturbed or the chains simply break . The cylinder head has ceramic valve guides, so little blood If you don’t get away with it, you will most likely need expensive repairs or replacement. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say when the thunder will strike - usually the chains last 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, masters are familiar with these problems because they are structurally similar. Opel engines, and there are ways to make repairs cheaper, and also avoid recurrence of problems in the future. Rarer V6 engines are also familiar from Opel and GM cars. Engines of 3.2 and 3.6 liters are “relatives” of the Opel Vectra 2.8T and Alfa Romeo 3.2. These very reliable motors have several weak points. Firstly, the timing chain resource here is limited - it is unlikely to last more than 150 thousand kilometers. Moreover, the cost of two chains and four phase shifters is comparable to the price of a contract engine.

Secondly, motors are prone to overheating, and the slightest contamination of the radiators or the failure of one of the fans immediately takes the temperature into the red zone. After this, the engine almost always acquires a good oil “appetite”, which can only be overcome by a bulkhead. And the ignition modules fail even if there is no particular overheating; just an increase in the temperature in the engine compartment due to the installation of a crankcase protection may be enough to make replacing the ignition module a regular occurrence. 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 turns out to be twice as expensive as the right one, all 23 thousand rubles. Since 2010, this system of questionable efficiency has been removed, and the mufflers again cost the same. By the way, the designation of the motor in the Opel catalog Z32SE is misleading; it is very different from the motor with the same name on the Vectra C. For example, the Vectra timing belt and block are completely different. Try not to flaunt your knowledge of the engine model in front of sellers and choose spare parts more carefully. Engine 3.0 – more new series, it has direct injection, a more reliable timing belt and a very successful injection pump. It’s simply too early to talk about any serious problems; they haven’t had 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.

Everyone gasoline engines An oil change interval of no more than 10 thousand kilometers is highly recommended, except for the good old 2.4 136 hp. it's not that critical. And the “native” oil DEXOS2 5W30 is also not the best choice. For V6 engines, SAE50 oil is generally recommended, and for in-line fours, regular SAE40 is sufficient. By the way, according to some reviews, the life of the timing chain greatly depends on the oil and its level. 2.0 diesel engines in cars before restyling did not cause any particular complaints from owners. Despite the fact that they arrived in Russia only after driving through Europe, such cars were not officially sold here. Due to the small number of serious statistics on them, there are no serious statistics, except perhaps complaints about the not very long life of the injectors, sensitivity to bad diesel fuel and the timing belt life in our conditions is no more than 60 thousand kilometers. The more powerful 2.2 diesels are simply too new for now. serious damage– in addition to typical diesel problems With fuel equipment, there are almost no other complaints, except that the automatic transmission is paired with the most powerful motors with a torque of 400 Nm it’s not easy. There are cases of boxes failing during the warranty period.

What to buy?

If the dynamics of the pre-restyling 2.4 engine with automatic transmission are enough for you, then the Chevrolet Captiva is a good choice. You just have to be content with the old interior and 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 unit may become really troublesome. On heavy machines, all wear processes occur faster, and the difficulties that owners face Opel Astra And Chevrolet Cruze with a 6T40 automatic transmission will seem like a small thing in comparison with the troubles of Captiva owners. The restyled 2.4 is essentially also not a very new engine, it is noticeably more dynamic and powerful, and in combination with a manual gearbox, no operational difficulties are expected up to a mileage of 120-150 thousand. Perhaps in new series of engines the chances of premature timing failure have also decreased, so this a good choice. V6 engines, both 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 automatic transmission of the 6T45 series will most likely have the same set of problems as the more common 6T40, but whether they will appear with a mileage of up to hundreds of thousands or will require expensive repairs with a mileage of over 150 is not yet clear.

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

Engines

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

The younger 2.4 liter with a mileage of more than 60 - 90 thousand km often requires replacing the thermostat. This will be indicated by the arrow of the temperature indicator, located below the usual position. A new original thermostat costs about 2,000 rubles, an analogue costs about 1,200 rubles. After 100 thousand km, the rear crankshaft oil seals begin to “snotty”.

Timing mechanism drive on this engine belt The first replacement is prescribed by regulations at 120 thousand km, but many services recommend doing this at 90 thousand km, with subsequent replacement every 60 thousand km. Several owners encountered trouble - a broken belt and bent valves.

The 3.2 liter engine has a timing chain drive. But you shouldn’t rely on its eternity. Chain stretching with a mileage of more than 80 - 100 thousand km is a common phenomenon. At the same time, there are Captives that have driven 140 - 160 thousand km without problems with the chain. The first signs of the need to replace the chain are errors in on-board computer and reduction in engine thrust. At the same time, the motor continues to operate steadily, without any extraneous noise. There is no point in delaying the replacement of the chain - with further operation of the engines, the chain jumped by 1-2 teeth. More often than not, after this it is possible to get by with little bloodshed, and the engine simply stops starting. During the post-warranty period, official dealers ask for work including spare parts from 40 to 60 thousand rubles. In ordinary services, you will have to pay about 10 thousand rubles for the work, and components will require about 8 thousand rubles. The oil pressure sensor often requires replacement. The original one will cost 4 thousand rubles, the analogue will cost about 1 thousand rubles.

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

Transmission

Towards reliability manual transmission Chevrolet Captiva transmissions have no complaints. By and large, the “automatic” also does not cause any complaints. But with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km, several owners encountered jerking after the box warmed up. In all cases, the intervention of specialists and repair of the “machine” were required.

Leaking drive seals are a fairly common occurrence on Captiva with both types of transmissions. On cars produced in 2007–2008 with an automatic transmission, there is a design defect in the internal oil seal of the right transfer case drive. Repairs will require about 2.5 - 5 thousand rubles.

With a mileage of more than 60 – 80 thousand km, especially after a long period of overcoming “off-road” conditions, the outboard cardan bearing in the rubber base often rotates. This will be indicated by the vibration that appears at the initial moment of movement after stopping. Replacement of a faulty unit is carried out as an assembly 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 suspension directly, choosing an analogue from other cars, for example the BMW X5 or Sobol.

The oil seal often starts to leak rear gearbox. Original oil seals will cost 5-6 thousand rubles per pair; replacing them will cost 2 thousand rubles. Some Chevrolet owners Captiva manages to pick up an analogue from Toyota for 300 - 500 rubles apiece.

Chassis

Racks front stabilizer They start knocking after 30 - 40 thousand km. The original ones cost about 800 - 900 rubles, analogues are half the price - 300 - 400 rubles. Front stabilizer bushings last longer - 80 - 100 thousand km. With a mileage of more than 60 - 100 thousand km, you may have to replace the front wheel bearings (2.5 - 4 thousand rubles), which come complete with the hub. By this time, the front shock absorbers may begin to tap and “sweat”. The silent blocks of the levers are surrendered after 100 - 120 thousand km.

The steering rack of a Chevrolet Captiva often begins to knock after a mileage of more than 40 - 60 thousand km. By this time, a knock may appear in the steering shaft driveshaft. Leaks often occur at the connection points of the power steering system pipes. In cold weather, there are often cases of failure of the power steering return hose, which can lead to failure of the power steering pump (6-7 thousand rubles).

ABS sensors, especially rear ones, often require replacement after 80 - 100 thousand km. Official dealers offer new sensors for 4,500 rubles; in an auto parts store, the original will be available for 3,000 rubles, but you can also find an analogue for 800 rubles. Front brake pads last more than 30-50 thousand km (650 rubles per set). Rear brake pads last more than 80 thousand km. Front brake discs last more than 100 - 120 thousand km (2-3 thousand rubles per disc). 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 “childhood sores”, which are not difficult to get rid of.

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Chevrolet Captiva entered the market in 2006 under the designation C100 and was produced in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Afterwards there was a restyling both in the design and in general of the entire platform and the body marking became C140. The updated Chevrolet Captiva was produced in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with information about fuses and relay blocks of the Chevrolet Captiva with a description of the circuits in Russian.

But it is located next to the washer fluid barrel and is covered with a plastic lid.

C100

Scheme

Description

F1	Engine control
F2	Engine control
F3	the electronic unit management
F4	main fan
F5	fuel
F6	Four-wheel drive*
F7	Auxiliary relay
F8	Stop
F9	Air conditioning Component/Ignition 1
F10	Luke*
F11	Anti-theft system
F12	Foggy window cleaning system
F13	Left low beam headlight
F14	Right low beam headlight
F15	Engine 3
F16	Left side parking lights
F17	headlight washer
F18	TCM
F19	Right side parking lights
F20	Spare
F21	Spare
F22	Spare
F23	Spare
F24	Air conditioner component
F25	Sound signal
F26	Front fog lights
F27	Basic
F28	Starter
F29	ABS
F30	ABS
F31	Wiper
F32	Launch
F33	Power seat
F34	Accumulator battery
F35	Driving lights
F36	Rear wiper
R1	Auxiliary fan relay
R2	Fuel system relay
R3	Wiper speed relay
R4	Window defogger relay
R5	Upper/lower relay
R6	Headlight washer relay
R7	Main relay
R8	Main fan relay
R9	Fan control relay
R10	Fan relay
R11	Parking light relay
R12	Starter relay
R13	Air conditioner relay
R14	Horn relay
R15	Wiper relay
R16	Fog light relay
R17	High beam relay

C140

General scheme

Decoding

№	A	Purpose
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef1	20	Rear wiper motor
Ef2	60	Dashboard fuse box (main battery)
Ef3	40	Dashboard fuse box (ignition IGN II), electric fan
Ef4	40	ABS controller
Ef5	20	Starter relay
Ef6	30	Heated tailgate glass
Ef7	40	Instrument Panel Fuse Box (ACC/RAP Relay, Run/Start Relay)
Ef8	30	Cooling fan, add.
Ef9	30	Cooling fan, main
Power supply: main relay
Ef10	20	ECM
Ef11	15	LD9 engine: SUP canister purge valve, exhaust gas recirculation valve (LERG), position sensor camshaft(CP) LLW Motor: Drive throttle valve, boost pressure actuator, camshaft position (CMP) sensor Engine LU1: Ignition coil, injector (2, 4, 6)
Ef12	15	LD9 engine: control oxygen sensor, diagnostic oxygen sensor LLW Engine: ECM Engine LU1: Oxygen sensor, configuration management intake manifold, camshaft position control element, intake/exhaust, canister purge solenoid
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef13	10	Starter relay, main relay
Ef14	10	A/C compressor relay
Power supply: main relay
Ef15	15	LD9 engine: Injector, cooling fan (additional, main, control), air conditioning compressor relay LLW Engine: Spark Plug Controller preheating, cooling fan (add., main., control), air conditioning compressor relay, add. fuse box in the engine compartment Engine LU1: Ignition coil, injector (No. 1, 3, 5), cooling fan (additional, main, control), air conditioning compressor relay
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef16	15	Clutch controller
Ef17	15	Fuel pump relay
Ef18	20	ABS controller, oil supply fitting
Ef19	—	Not used
Ef20	15	Brake switch

Ef21	25	Cooling fan control relay
Ef22	15	Horn relay
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef23	30	Power seat and heated floor mats switch, power seat diagnostic connector

Ef24	15	Left Headlight, Left Tail Light, Left Turn Signal/Parking Light, License Plate Light

Ef25	20	Sunroof control unit
Power Supply: Headlight Relay
Ef26	15	Right headlight, mirror control switch
Ef27	15	Left headlight
Ef28	15	headlight
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef29	15	Front fog lamp relay
Power supply: Heated glass relay
Ef30	10	Left headlight, left tail light
Power Supply: Parking Light Relay
Ef31	10	Right headlight, right tail light
Power supply: 30 V(+)
Ef32	15	TCM
Ef33	20	Headlight washer
Ef34	—	Not used
Spare
Ef35	20	Not used
Ef36	25	Not used
Ef37	10	Not used
Ef38	15	Not used

Auxiliary fuse box in engine compartment

Only diesel models. It is located in the center of the panel.

Scheme

Purpose

Block in the interior of a Chevrolet Captiva

Inside the car, it is located on the left side at the passenger’s feet, closed with a protective cover.

C100

Scheme

Description

F1	AP01
F2	Heating mat*
F3	Audio system
F4	Air conditioner
F5	BCM(VB1)
F6	Door lock
F7	BCM(VB6)
F8	BCM (VB3)
F9	BCM (VB4)
F10	BCM (VB5)*
F11	AIRCOND
F12	BCM (VB2)
F13	BCM(VB7)
F14	Ignition: S/W
F15	Rear fog light
F16	Airbag (AIR BAG)
F17	Front washer
F18	Front door lock
F19	AP02
F20	TCM*
F21	Engine
F22	XBCM*
F23	Window lifter
F24	Exterior mirror heater
F25	Dashboard
F26	Ignition 1
F27	AIR BAG
F28	Folding mirror*
F29	Cigarette lighter fuse chevrolet captiva
F30	Passenger side power window
F31	Driver's side power window
F32	Watch
R1	Air Conditioner Relay Component/Fixed Auxiliary Electrical Outlet
R2	Ignition: ON/START

Fuse number 29 is responsible for the cigarette lighter.

C140

General diagram with description

Additional Information

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Manual

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The name Captiva appeared in the price lists of Chevrolet dealers in 2006. This mid-size crossover was developed by the South Korean branch of GM in Incheon based on the GM Theta platform, and its immediate predecessor was the Daewoo S3X concept presented in 2004 in Paris.

The model was initially planned as a “worldwide” model: in Europe, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East it was sold under the name Chevrolet Captiva, in South Korea- like Daewoo Winstorm, in Australia and New Zealand - like Holden Captiva. Captiva was produced by a number of factories: directly in South Korea (Incheon), Thailand (Royong), China (Shanghai), Vietnam (Hanoi), Uzbekistan (Asaka), Kazakhstan (Ust-Kamenogorsk)... Captiva was also assembled in Russia : first in Kaliningrad, and then at the GM plant in Shushary near St. Petersburg.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–11

The crossover was offered both in a front-wheel drive version and with an automatically engaged rear axle, and could be equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission and several engine options. Despite the moderate price, the model was not very successful in Russia due to the lack of better dynamics, high fuel consumption and reliability problems.

The situation improved somewhat after the Captiva underwent a major update in 2011, and these are the cars we'll be talking about. The front part of the car was radically redesigned, new engines appeared under the hood (in the Russian Federation the car was offered with a gasoline “four” of the Ecotec family with a volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 167 hp, the latest V6 of the SIDI family with a power of 249 hp and 2 ,2-liter turbodiesel developed by VM with a power of 184 hp). They could also be paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic 6T40.

Chevrolet Captiva "2011–13

Front-wheel drive versions did not take root in Russia, but the buyer could decide whether to purchase a five-seater version or spend an extra 30,000 and take a car with three rows of seats. In principle, the prices for the Chevrolet Captiva could be called very affordable: the 2.4 MT version cost 990,000 rubles, 2.2d MT - 1,145,000, 2.2d AT - 1,165,000, and the top-end 3.0 AT - 1,260 000 rubles.

The production and sale of Captiva continued until 2015, when the concern announced the mothballing of the plant in Shushary and the withdrawal of the entire budget line from the Russian market. However, for those who want to purchase a seven-seat crossover, a used Chevrolet Captiva remains the most affordable option today. For cars made in 2012 with a mileage of 150-200 thousand kilometers they ask for about 580-600 thousand rubles, and more recent copies made in 2014 - 2015 with a mileage of less than 100 thousand are sold for 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 rubles.

Even during the period of its entry into the Russian market, the updated Chevrolet Captiva received very good press, and subsequently enjoyed moderate but steady demand. However, neither acquire the status cult model, she was never able to reach the number of bestsellers. So what stopped her, why her owners criticize her, and what attracts her fans to her?

Hatred #5: standard alarm and central locking

Chevrolet Captiva, following global trends, is equipped with central locking, a standard alarm system, and the engine starts by pressing a button. So, it is these systems that receive quite a lot of complaints in reviews. Then the car position sensor will break down, which should understand that the car was lifted by a tow truck. Accordingly, “Kapa” begins to sound an alarm signal for no apparent reason.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

However, since the reason for this behavior was found, it is not a problem. More often than not, the reason remains unknown, and neither the owners nor the service workers can find it. As a result, the simplest solution to the problem is to install an additional alarm, disabling the standard one. It is located under the battery, and to get to it you have to remove both the battery and the fuse box. This is not so easy to do: you need to use a wrench with a long nozzle, otherwise nothing will work.

The standard operation algorithm is also very annoying anti-theft system. The key fob must be carried in your pocket, and God forbid you leave it in the car and get out! In exactly 10 seconds the doors will be locked, and you will have no choice but to run for spare keys. What if this happened at a gas station, far from home? Turning off the ignition does not help: if you turn off the engine and get out, the alarm will raise panic from any rustle, especially if one of the passengers remains in the cabin. In general, as one of the owners wrote, “Damn the engineer who invented it!”

Love #5: Appearance

Captiva is not one of those models that people fall in love with at first sight, and then forgive all their sins just because of its unique and inimitable appearance. However, the overwhelming majority of reviews evaluate the appearance of the crossover after the update very positively.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

Indeed, in profile Captiva attracts with its swift silhouette, while in front (after the update) it attracts with its aggressiveness and brutality. To the fundamental facades American SUVs the front end still doesn’t measure up, but you can still feel that the designers decided: it’s called Chevrolet - be so kind as to match it. It turned out very well.

The car's face looks predatory and beautiful, I really like it.

Respected on the road due to its brutal design.

But there was still a teaspoon in the ointment...

Many review authors believe that the rear of the car does not look quite as it should, that the rear does not really fit in with the powerful front end, and that it was in vain that the designers did not radically change its design, almost completely borrowing it from the pre-restayling: “it’s too bad that they left the trunk door without changes". According to critics, the car looks like an egg from behind, and the only thing that somewhat reduces the annoyance is the opening rear window. This design feature owners consider it both convenient and practical.

Hate #4: the media system

Probably, the words “the audio system on the Captiva has become the subject of burning hatred of the owners” would be a great exaggeration. Nevertheless, “music” still earned its share of criticism. So, the owners are perplexed why, even in top trim levels Cars from the middle of the second decade of the 21st century do not have built-in navigation, and why they cannot play music from a flash drive or SD card:

Radio cassette player a la 90s. The one who chose her would have beaten his hands. It’s the 21st century, but we still can’t move away from the old!

written in one of the reviews, and this opinion can be called typical.

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Plus, the head unit doesn't work too well either. Some people's display will burn out a month and a half after the car left the showroom gate, others complain that the radio reception is simply disgusting, and disabling auto-tuning, if it improved the situation, did not radically, but it annoyed some people, that you can switch (either with the buttons on the steering wheel or on the radio itself) from radio station to radio station in only one direction: forward - please, but back - there is no such function. And this despite the fact that the owners find the sound of the media system to be quite decent, and quite positively evaluate the presence of a 6-disc CD changer and the presence of Bluetooth.

Love #4: Spaciousness

And yet, after reading a lot of reviews, it is clearly felt that problems with Captiva electronics are annoying little things. This crossover is not bought for its appearance, but for its quality. family car, which can be used every day, and in which you can take your family to the country or to nature with comfort and the maximum level of safety.

The main thing that captivates the owners is the spacious interior, in which not only the driver and front passenger, but also the other inhabitants feel quite comfortable. There is space in the second row; your legs do not rest against the backs of the front seats. The floor in the cabin is flat, there is no transmission tunnel, so you can move in the second row almost while standing. The rear sofa itself is very wide, and two adults and baby car seat or two children in seats and the owner's spouse. Getting in and out of the car is comfortable.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

True, there is a fly in the ointment here: many owners write that the Captiva is dirty, and that getting out of the car without staining your trousers is a daunting task. But the advantages don’t end with the first two rows! Unlike many other seven-passenger crossovers, the Captiva's third row can accommodate two adult passengers. At the same time, they will not feel like shrimp stuck in a ping-pong ball:

Of course, those who were smaller were seated in the back row, but they covered a thousand kilometers quite comfortably.

There is even too much space for children in the third row. I somehow transported 10 of them over a short distance.

But no less impressive than the passenger capacity are the possibilities for transporting goods. The trunk is huge (it can fit 4 suitcases and a bunch of packages), and the leveling rear suspension maintains the lumen unchanged regardless of load. Plus the ability to fold the second row and get a huge platform with a flat floor more than two meters long, allowing you to organize a comfortable sleeping place during trips into nature. By the way, the back of the front passenger's seat folds forward, turning into a table with a plastic coating (however, we'll talk about this plastic later). In a word, complete delight:

I took the baby doll with all its belongings from the dacha in one go (my parents will understand that this is really cool) and my father-in-law’s belongings. Everything fit into “Kapitonich”, you know, everything! And then I realized that I love this car!

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

In fact, some of the owners directly admit that the size of the trunk and the presence of roof rails became the decisive factor when making a purchase decision.

But what pleases the owners most of all is not the volume itself, but the abundance of various containers.

Firstly, the glove box has the function of cooling drinks placed there. Secondly, there are many different niches, drawers and shelves where all the minor little things like gas station discount cards and a pass to a garage cooperative are conveniently placed. Thirdly, a completely bottomless box between the front seats (the absence of a handbrake lever made it possible to make this capacity really large):

Your arm will go up to your elbow into it, and you might lose something!

The box between the front seats only evokes the words “how big and roomy it is.”

They even said that there were cases of contraband being smuggled in this compartment. Finally, the two-story trunk deserves full approval, under the false floor of which there is an “entrance to the land of Narnia” with many convenient compartments, which allows you to put all sorts of little things there and finally put things in order in the luggage compartment.

Hate #3: Body Rigidity

But the joy of “everything, absolutely everything will fit in” is spoiled by one circumstance. If, during loading and unloading operations, the car does not stand on a level surface, but runs over, say, one rear wheel onto a hillock (and there are different circumstances in life - you will have to climb into the trunk both at the dacha, and when going on a picnic, and in the city in winter, even in the parking lot in front of a completely civilized store, ice mounds of serious size can form), then you will open the trunk, but you may not be able to close it.

I opened the trunk, but couldn't close it. More precisely, it closed, but the lock did not latch. I thought the lock was broken or frozen, I drove out onto a flat surface and closed without any problems. Apparently, the body of the car is like this.

A considerable number of reviews have written about problems of this kind, so it seems that the Chevrolet Captiva really has certain problems with torsional rigidity of the body. In theory, this drawback should have led to serious problems with handling, but no - most owners evaluate it quite positively, mentioning only in the worst case some vagueness in the response to steering inputs. It seems that the car's developers managed to compensate for the lack of rigidity with successful suspension settings.

Love #3: road behavior

Indeed, on the road, the Chevrolet Captiva mostly pleases its owners. Firstly, almost no one expresses their dissatisfaction with the car's dynamics. Of course, no one expects special agility from the car - after all, this is a crossover, not a sports coupe, but it still doesn’t make its owners strangers at the celebration of road life, and this applies to all variants power plants. Yes, the 2.4-liter engine accelerates the car a little worse, the 2.2-liter diesel engine a little better, but overall the dynamics are more than enough for city driving. From a standstill, acceleration is very brisk, the car literally jumps forward, so joining traffic or changing lanes is no problem.

Chevrolet Captiva "2011–13

On the highway, at speeds above 90 km/h, acceleration loses its intensity, but in general there are no problems with overtaking at reasonable speeds. The automatic transmission changes gears quickly and almost imperceptibly. During kickdown, there is a slight delay, then the engine revs up to 5 thousand, and powerful acceleration follows. But if you press the gas pedal halfway (or so), the gears are not reset, and acceleration occurs due to torque. Naturally, there is no delay, the speed does not increase sharply, but the car obediently “follows the pedal.” What’s nice is that acceleration “on the spot” is provided by the gasoline “four”, and the diesel engine doesn’t care at all whether it accelerates from 0 to 100 or from 100 to 180.

The acceleration and braking dynamics are quite consistent.

There was a time when I was going 180, and then an obstacle on the road grew. Well, I don’t think I’ll have time to stop! I take the oncoming traffic and put the brakes to the floor. And imagine my surprise when she stopped in a matter of seconds, and before reaching the obstacle!

As for the suspension, firstly, the owners like its energy intensity:

The suspension is specifically made for our roads, it’s impossible to break through it, it eats up all the holes and bumps.

The suspension is energy-intensive and has a fairly long travel, allowing you to pass speed bumps without slowing down. During the entire period of operation - not a single breakdown.

Well, secondly, its settings provide excellent trajectory stability at high speeds and predictability in corners, even in difficult conditions - for example, on a snowy track. One of the owners recalls:

On the way back I got caught in snow. I had to overtake on reversible ones, 400-800 m each, and they were in the snow. In front of me Kia Ceed she skidded, almost flew into the oncoming traffic, and Capa walked like an iron. I simply didn’t notice the snow 5 cm deep. I accelerated from 80 km/h to 120 very quickly.

Naturally, in this case this speaks not only about correct settings suspension, but also about the effective operation of the all-wheel drive system and ESP. Indeed, sending a Chevrolet Captiva into a skid is not easy at any speed.

Hate #2: Gas mileage

As for the efficiency of the Chevrolet Captiva, here, as they say, “the opinions of scientists are divided.” Owners diesel versions Overall satisfied. At times they grumble that in the city the consumption could be lower, although 10-11 l/100 km can be called a quite acceptable indicator (especially considering that in this case the Captiva with heavy fuel engines is both more powerful and more dynamic than its gasoline counterparts ).

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

But the owners of the most budget (and therefore the most popular) options with a gasoline 2.4-liter “four” with a power of 167 hp. They quite unanimously express their indignation at the excessive gluttony of their cars:

Gasoline consumption, especially 95, is much higher than stated by the manufacturer. I can say with confidence that in the city it is no less than 17.5 liters per hundred, and sometimes much more. On the highway - about 11.5, in mixed mode - 12.5-13 l/100 km. At first I thought that such a high consumption would only be during the running-in period of the car, but nothing like that. Eats - mom don't worry!

Fuel consumption is a different story. Driving around the city, with virtually no traffic jams: on summer tires- about 15 liters, in winter - about 17 l/100 km. Driving style is moderate. At the same time, the on-board computer underestimates consumption by an average of 2 liters per hundred. The tank volume is 65 liters, and therefore you become a frequent visitor to the gas station.

The engine is very voracious, in traffic jams it is ready to eat up to 20 liters per hundred. On the highway and depending on the speed - 13, average city - 15 l/100 km.

Although some people think that this is quite normal for a car weighing under two tons...

Love #2: Passability

Of course, the standard for assessing the cross-country ability of any crossover will be significantly different from the criteria by which professional off-road conquerors are assessed. It is enough for owners of crossovers that their cars allow them to safely drive off the asphalt, overcome the notorious “last kilometer” on the way to the dacha, and park in filled-up roads without any problems. deep snow yards

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

In fact, she is capable of more:

I couldn’t resist when I was driving to the dacha - I climbed into a plowed and washed-out field. Neither Duster nor Honda CR-V, nor Tiguan - no one went there.. But I drove perfectly, no problems arose. True, I trashed the whole car, then washed it for three hours....

It rows through deep snowdrifts like a bulldozer. Once we were kneading slippery clay, trying to climb a steep hill with a turn. The tires were smoking, the car was roaring, there were five attempts, but we finally got there!

When Moscow was frozen in February, many were unable to drive their cars to work. I had the opportunity to observe the scale of the disaster in the parking lot where I park. Rear-wheel drive cars were an absolute mess; they couldn’t even get out of a parking space, but front wheel drive it was also not sweet. And I calmly crawled out of the snowdrifts, didn’t get stuck, and in the evening I returned to the hole just as well.

But there are certain features that limit the Captiva's cross-country ability. Firstly, the “lower lip” of the front bumper. In discussions on the forums, the owners came to general opinion that it is better to remove this part immediately, since otherwise there is a very high risk of damaging it on some icy hillock or when parking near a high curb, and, which is a shame, the other two parts that make up the bumper may also be damaged. The reviews describe more than one such case... But dismantling this part is quite inconvenient:

I don’t know what kind of smart guy came up with the idea of attaching it like that... Half of the “lip” is screwed on with self-tapping screws from the outside, so, in principle, it wasn’t difficult for me to unscrew them, but the second half is screwed from the inside, and I was tired of unscrewing them. Why they came up with this - I still don’t understand...

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

In many reviews, the authors express regret that the control of the all-wheel drive system does not provide for forced locking of the clutch responsible for connecting the rear axle. The collective mind offers this solution, based on “undocumented possibilities”: switch the automatic transmission selector to manual mode and select 1st gear. In this mode, the clutch is blocked and the car engages both axles. Unfortunately, this “little trick” only works when moving forward, so trying to crawl onto an icy curb in reverse may fail.

Hate #1: Quality of components and reliability

Alas, Captiva is not one of those boring cars, about which they mostly write that “during the entire period of operation, I only changed consumables.” The list of malfunctions that owners have encountered is very, very extensive. About typical problems We did the Captiva run, so we’ll look at them briefly here.

It turned out to be quite a problematic node transfer case. A new one costs about 270,000 rubles, and it’s not easy to find a live unit at a disassembly site. Owners of cars with a manual transmission complain about the low survivability of the clutch (“if you slip a little, it immediately burns”).

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

Engines cause a lot of problems. Diesels suffer from oil leakage from the oil pan and periodic failure of injectors, and an injector stuck in the open position leads to clogging particulate filter and intercooler hoses break. Gasoline engines require replacement of the timing chain with rollers, tensioners and dampers approximately every 30,000 kilometers. Often causes problems an exhaust manifold.

The suspension is a whole complex of problems and sores, some of which are related to assembly defects (such as a loose stabilizer bar mounting nut lateral stability), and some - simply with the quality of components. Shock absorber dampers, lever silent blocks, and wheel bearings regularly fail (in this case, the hub assembly has to be replaced).

The starter often needs to be replaced, and at one time GM carried out a recall campaign related to a design defect and melting of the power wire leading to the starter and solenoid relay. Alas, as often happens with us, this information did not reach all owners.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

As a result, many reviews sound serious dissatisfaction with the overall level of reliability:

I have owned the car for three years, it has been used carefully. Almost never went to dirt roads, I drive empty, But in three years, the exhaust manifold was replaced twice due to a design flaw, and twice - the timing chain, rollers and dampers (in all cases, stretching of the chains and wear of the tensioners). Replacing the automatic transmission, it just fell apart inside. Replacement ABS sensors on both the left and right front wheels. At 80,000 the front shock absorbers were due for replacement (they were leaking). There were electronic glitches. And all this while using a new car for three years. It’s scary to imagine what will happen when everything else starts falling apart.

There are quite a lot of complaints about problems that, it seems, do not affect the speed, but at the same time can drive the owner to white heat. For example, reviews complain about weak and completely impact-resistant windshields and side windows, which “are scratched even by dust”, to the fact that the plastic in the cabin is very easily scratched and loses appearance, especially on the back surface of the backs of the front seats, on the rear window washers that fail (and a typical case looks like this: the motor hums, and the fluid does not flow due to the fact that somewhere in the bowels of the car a hose has slipped off), in order to that the eyeglass case at the top simply takes out the brain with constant tapping (“I had to give him a roll toilet paper, apparently, while he chews and is silent")... In a word, to strengths reliability does not apply to the model.

Love #1: Comfort and price

Well, the owners consider the main advantage of the Chevrolet Captiva to be the overall level of comfort. We have already talked about the two components that create this comfort, namely the volume of the cabin and the smoothness of the ride. But ergonomics is no less important: everything in the cabin is in place and at hand, the ergonomics are excellent, the seating position does not cause any complaints, the range of adjustments for the seat and steering wheel is quite sufficient, the buttons and adjustments are conveniently located. The front panel is soft, artificial leather in the interior is beautiful and durable. In general, stories about how “I drove 1,000 kilometers almost without stopping and didn’t get tired” can be found in many reviews. The only thing that some car owners complain about is that the gas and brake pedals are too far apart in height, so it’s not very comfortable to move your foot from pedal to pedal.

Chevrolet Captiva "2006–16

The optional filling also deserves full approval: heating rear seats, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, sunroof, electric front seats, electric windows, auto-dimming interior mirror, rain sensor and much more. Of course, someone may grumble that a car of this class would definitely benefit from a heated steering wheel and windshield, adaptive cruise control, a more modern audio system and a little better sound insulation. But most likely, then the owners would not be able to write that “Captiva is maximum comfort for minimum money.”

Indeed, at a time when the GM corporation had not yet left the Russian market, and the model was officially sold in showrooms, crossovers comparable in class and capacity, provided that the trim levels matched, cost at least 300,000 rubles more. And 300,000 is a serious incentive to turn a blind eye to quite obvious shortcomings, especially since there are also plenty of equally striking advantages.

What are your emotions from Chevrolet Captiva?

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

Weaknesses of the 1st generation Chevrolet Captiva

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

Details about weak points and their identification...

Steering rack

1. You can find out about the wear of the steering rack during a test drive or by doing diagnostics. It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of strong vibration of the steering wheel, extraneous noise in the form of grinding, knocking when driving on an uneven road. Turning the steering wheel in any direction will be difficult. This will also cause extraneous sounds. A leak from the steering rack may also be a sign of a problem. It’s worth looking into the reservoir; if the power steering fluid foams a lot, 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 driven by a belt. 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 are not always visible.

Chassis

4. Most often, the front brake pads wear out on Chevrolet Captiva. This usually happens after driving about 35 thousand kilometers. The rear pads will last almost twice as long. You can check their wear on a test drive. Every time you brake, especially at high speeds, you will hear a metallic squealing or grinding noise. This sound is caused by a wear sensor built into the brake pads.

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

The main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Captiva 2006 - 2011 release

“Crickets” in the cabin in winter;
Low front bumper skirt;
The plastic in the interior is easily scratched;
Due to the wide A-pillars, visibility is poor;
Rigid suspension;
Fuel consumption is higher than stated;
Weak light at night (no xenon);
Pedal difference (brake pedal higher than gas pedal);
Weak engine.

Conclusion.
This is a fairly reliable crossover and driving it will be a real pleasure. When used carefully, Chevrolet Captiva does not let its owners down with breakdowns. Therefore, when buying a used car, the ideal test option is to undergo a full diagnostic at a car service center.

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

Was last modified: May 30, 2019 by Administrator

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Michael
Also, the weak point of 2.4 engines is the flow of oil into the spark plug wells. Replacing the valve cover gasket solves the problem, but not for long. The reason is the plastic valve cover. Apparently it does over time. Perhaps replacing it with aluminum will solve the problem. When buying a used Captiva, you should look into the spark plug wells. Just remove the caps of the high-voltage wires from the spark plugs and if there is a problem, they will be in the oil.
Sergey
Captiva 2014 goal mileage is almost 60 thousand. I have 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 has never happened to one of my cars. Everyone ran almost 100-110 thousand. I also changed the solenoid exhaust valve.
Sergey
Another very weak point of the Captiva is the hoses for supplying washer fluid to the rear window. During periods of minus, they constantly pop out.
Sergey
Captiva 2.4 petrol 2012 mileage 148,200, replacement of pads 65,000, replacement of front right pillar 105,000, replacement of left hub 148,000 due to no fault of wear, replacement of rear outer silent blocks 148,000, replacement of everything. The problem is that water accumulates in the air in winter due to temperature changes, you have to remove it and check it (car blankets are strictly prohibited), the check light has been on for 3 years, the fault is with the fuel pump, but it works fine, the error is not cleared, for 4 years the consumption was up to 10 city-highway , now 11 liters. The rear window washer hose also popped out once. There are no more problems, I'm happy with the car.
Michael
And how expensive this car is... I also like it very much. But some say it is expensive to maintain. And my salary is about $300
Paul
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 diesel. The sign on the display indicates that the vehicle needs to be serviced. The revolutions rose to 1600, the diagnostics scolded 4 injectors.
Alexei
Captiva 2.4. I change the thermostat every three years in addition to everything stated above. The radiator turned out to be weak and leaked this year.
Vitaly
I bought a 2013 Captiva last year, 2017. The mileage is now 93 t.km. I'm happy with the car. Consumption is 12-12.4l, it seems a bit much, but for 2.4l, 167hp, it’s probably normal. Climate-auto — with glitches periodically, in manual mode it’s normal. The engine and automatic transmission operate smoothly with good traction. The suspension is a bit harsh on rough roads outside the city, but in the city it is very comfortable. Overall I'm happy with the car.
Nikolay
Koptiva, seven months old, 2008 I bought a second one in 2009. I changed the mouth guard to a mouth guard in the salon two months later. The dealer's fault during the installation of additional equipment was proven. I use it to this day. Satisfied. Periodically requires maintenance and repair like any mechanism. Mileage over 200,000 km. I have changed the front stabilizer struts several times. Rear ones only after 200,000 km. Front and rear stabilizer bushings were replaced after 200 thousand mileage. I replaced the brake discs, a couple of parking sensors, and the gasket under the valve covers twice. Oil seals leaked: crankshaft, camshaft. I'm changing it. I changed the muffler corrugation twice. There was a broken pin on the muffler pants. Unscrewed it and replaced it along with the gasket. The hub began to hum at 200,000 km. - replacement. During the winter, the wipers on the windshield froze—the mechanism needs to be replaced. Replacing the air conditioner switching unit. Replacing the crosspiece on the cardan, changing the rear axle seal twice. Generator - repair. Brushes and bearings are worn out. I changed the front shock absorbers - a scam at the service. They were a little dusty. I think we could go for a long time. I have changed the front and rear sales blocks several times.
Sergey
Chevrolet Captiva 2014 2.4 mileage 75 thousand. The movement of the front windshield blades malfunctioned twice. The first time they fell into place. A year later, the second time there was a malfunction. They stop wherever they want. At the service center they said that their fastening mechanism had become loose and the sprockets were slipping. As a result, there is some wear on the sprockets. They tightened the mechanism. They said if it comes loose again, it needs to be replaced

Engines

The 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 engines are quite reliable.

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

The 3.2 liter engine has a timing chain drive. But you shouldn’t rely on its eternity. Chain stretching with a mileage of more than 80 - 100 thousand km is a common phenomenon. At the same time, there are Captives that have driven 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 operate steadily, without any extraneous noise. There is no point in delaying the replacement of the chain - with further operation of the engines, the chain jumped by 1-2 teeth. More often than not, after this it is possible to get by with little bloodshed, and the engine simply stops starting. During the post-warranty period, official dealers ask for work including spare parts from 40 to 60 thousand rubles. In ordinary services, you will have to pay about 10 thousand rubles for the work, and components will require about 8 thousand rubles. The oil pressure sensor often requires replacement. The original one will cost 4 thousand rubles, the analogue will cost about 1 thousand rubles.

Transmission

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

The rear gearbox seal often begins to leak. Original oil seals will cost 5-6 thousand rubles per pair; replacing them will cost 2 thousand rubles. Some Chevrolet Captiva owners 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. Front stabilizer bushings last longer - 80 - 100 thousand km. With a mileage of more than 60 - 100 thousand km, you may have to replace the front wheel bearings (2.5 - 4 thousand rubles), which come complete with the hub. By this time, the front shock absorbers may begin to tap and “sweat”. The silent blocks of the levers are surrendered after 100 - 120 thousand km.

Conclusion

As you can see, the Chevrolet Captiva practically does not cause serious problems. Basically, all the troubles are just “childhood sores”, which are not difficult to get rid of.

The main disadvantages of the Chevrolet Captiva 2006 - 2011 release

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