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“Kapa”, “Kapitosha”, “Koptilka”... Here you can’t even understand whether these are affectionate nicknames or derogatory ones. The Chevrolet Captiva, which will be discussed, has indeed earned a lot of advantages in its karma, but there are no less reasons for criticizing this car.

Origins

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 “worldwide”: in Europe, India, South-East Asia and in the Middle East it was sold as the Chevrolet Captiva, in South Korea as the Daewoo Winstorm, and in Australia and New Zealand as the 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 not the best dynamics, high flow fuel 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 entering the Russian market 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?

HATE #5: NORMAL ALARM AND CL

Chevrolet Captiva, following global trends, is equipped central locking, standard alarm, 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 algorithm of operation of the standard anti-theft system is also very annoying. 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. The front end still doesn’t reach the fundamental facades of American SUVs, 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 FACE OF THE CAR LOOKS PREDATORY AND BEAUTIFUL, I REALLY LIKE IT.

IT'S RESPECTED ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF 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. Thus, owners are perplexed why even the top trim levels of a car 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 A-LA 90'S. THE HANDS OF THE ONE WHO CHOOSE HER WOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OFF. IT'S THE 21ST CENTURY, AND WE STILL WILL NOT GET AWAY FROM THE OLD!

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

Plus, it works head device not too good 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: CAPACITY

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 because of its appearance, but as a family car that can be used every day, and in which you can take your family to the country or to nature in comfort and maximum level security.

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, THEY PUT THOSE SMALLER IN THE BACK ROW, BUT THEY OVERCOME A THOUSAND KILOMETERS COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE.

THERE IS ALSO MUCH ROOM FOR CHILDREN IN THE THIRD ROW. I SHORTLY TRANSPORTED 10 PEOPLE OVER A SHORT DISTANCE.

But no less impressive than the passenger capacity are the possibilities for transporting goods. The trunk is huge (it fits 4 suitcases and a ton of packages), and the leveling rear suspension keeps the clearance the same regardless of the 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 area during field trips. 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:

REMOVING THE BABY WITH ALL THE STOCKINGS FROM THE DACHA IN ONE TIME (MY PARENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS REALLY COOL) AND MY FATHER-IN-LAW'S STACKINGS. EVERYTHING FIT INTO “KAPITONYCH”, YOU UNDERSTAND, 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 REALLY GOES INTO YOUR ELBOW, SO YOU CAN LOSE SOMETHING!

THE BOX BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS CAUSES ONLY THE WORDS “HOW BIG AND SPACIOUS 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 I COULD NOT CLOSE IT. More precisely, IT CLOSED, BUT THE LOCK WOULD NOT LATCH. I THOUGHT THE LOCK WAS BROKEN OR FROZEN, I WENT TO A FLAT SURFACE AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS. APPEARANTLY THE CAR'S BODY 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 PERFORMANCE

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 CASE WHEN I WAS GOING TO 180, AND THEN THE OBSTACLE ON THE TRAIN GROWED. WELL, I THINK I WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO STOP! I TAKE IT TO A MEETING WAY AND BRAKE TO THE FLOOR. AND WHAT WAS MY SURPRISE WHEN SHE STOPPED WITHIN SECONDS, BEFORE REACHING THE OBSTACLE!

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

THE SUSPENSION IS EXACTLY FOR OUR ROADS, IT IS UNREALISTIC TO BREAK IT, IT EATS ALL POTS AND IRREGULARITIES.

THE SUSPENSION IS ENERGY-INTENSING AND SUFFICIENTLY LONG-TRAVEL, ALLOWS YOU TO PASS SPEED BEATS WITHOUT LOCKING SPEED. DURING THE ENTIRE TIME 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 FOUND IN A SNOW FALL. WE HAD TO OVERTAKE ON REVERSE, 400-800 M, AND THEY WERE IN THE SNOW. A KIA CEED WALKED IN FRONT OF ME, NEARLY FLYED INTO THE MEETING, AND THE KAPA WALKED LIKE AN IRON. THE SNOW IS 5 CM DEPTH I SIMPLY DIDN’T NOTICE. I ACCELERATED FROM 80 KM/H TO 120 SOOO FAST.

Naturally, in in this case this indicates not only the correct suspension settings, but also 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: GASOLINE CONSUMPTION

As for the efficiency of the Chevrolet Captiva, here, as they say, “the opinions of scientists are divided.” Owners of diesel versions are generally satisfied. At times they grumble that in the city the consumption could be lower, although 10-11 l/100 km can be called a completely 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, AND 95, IS MUCH MORE DECLARED 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. I INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT SUCH A HIGH CONSUMPTION WOULD ONLY BE DURING THE CAR'S BREAK-IN PERIOD, BUT NOTHING LIKE THIS. EATING - MOM DON'T CRY!

FUEL CONSUMPTION IS A SEPARATE TALE. DRIVING AROUND THE CITY, ALMOST WITHOUT TRAFFIC TRAFFICS: ON SUMMER TIRES - ABOUT 15 LITERS, ON WINTER TIRES - ABOUT 17 L/100 KM. DRIVING STYLE MODERATE. IN THIS WAY, THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER LOWERS CONSUMPTION BY AN AVERAGE OF 2 LITERS PER HUNDRED. TANK VOLUME - 65 L, AND IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, YOU BECOME A FREQUENT VISITOR TO THE GRAS STATION.

THE ENGINE IS VERY GRUNTIOUS, IT IS READY TO EAT UP TO 20 L PER HUNDRED IN TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFICS. ON THE HIGHWAY AND DEPENDING ON SPEED - 13, CITY AVERAGE - 15 L/100 KM.

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

LOVE #2: PERFORMANCE

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 quite enough for the 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 without problems in courtyards covered with deep snow.

Chevrolet Captiva ‘2006–16

In fact, she is capable of more:

I COULD NOT RESIST WHEN I WENT TO THE COUNTRY - 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 HAPPENED. TRUE, I TURNED THE WHOLE CAR INTO JUNK, AND THEN WASHED IT FOR THREE HOURS....

IT ROWS LIKE A BULLDOZER IN DEEP DRIFFS. SOMEHOW WE WERE Kneading SLIPY CLAY, TRYING TO CLIMB A STEP HILL WITH A TURN. THE TIRES WERE SMOKING, THE CAR ROARED, THERE WERE FIVE ATTEMPTS, BUT WE STILL CAME IN!

WHEN MOSCOW WENT TO WORK IN FEBRUARY, MANY CAN'T DRIVE THEIR CAR TO WORK. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE THE SCALE OF THE DISASTER IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I PARK. REAR WHEEL WHEEL VEHICLES WERE IN ABSOLUTE TRASH, THEY COULD NOT EVEN LEAVE A PARKING SPACE, BUT FRONT WHEEL WHEEL VEHICLES ALSO HAD A HARD TIME. AND I CAMELY CAME OUT OF THE DRIFTERS, DIDN’T GET STUCK, AND IN THE EVENING I RETURNED TO THE HOLE JUST WONDERFULLY.

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 the 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, two other parts that make up the bumper. The reviews describe more than one such case... But dismantling this part is quite inconvenient:

I don’t know which wise guy came up with her so attached to .. Half of the “lips” is screwed with self -tapping screws from the outside, so, in principle, it was not difficult for me to unscrew them, but the second half was screwed from the inside, and I was tortured to turn them away. WHY DID THEY INVENT THIS - I STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND...

Chevrolet Captiva ‘2006–16

In many reviews, the authors regret that the control of the all-wheel drive system does not provide for forced locking of the clutch responsible for connecting rear axle. The collective mind offers such a solution, based on “undocumented possibilities”: move 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: COMPONENT QUALITY 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 a separate article on the Captiva joggers, 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 manual transmission gears, they 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. The exhaust manifold often causes problems.

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, CAREFUL OPERATION. I PRACTICALLY DID NOT GO ON DIRT ROADS, I DRIVE EMPTY, BUT IN THREE YEARS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO A CONSTRUCTIONAL Flaw, TWICE THE TIMING CHAIN, ROLLERS AND SILENCERS (IN ALL CASES THE CHAINS STRETCHED AND WEAR WITH TENSIONERS). REPLACING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, JUST COLLAPSE INSIDE. REPLACING ABS SENSORS ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEELS. AT 80,000 THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE UP TO REPLACEMENT (LEAKING). THERE WERE ELECTRONIC GLUCKS. AND ALL THIS IS WHEN OPERATING A NEW CAR FOR THREE YEARS. IT'S SCARY TO IMAGINE WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE STARTS TO CRASH IN.

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 its appearance, especially on the back surface of the backs of the front seats, to washers that fail rear window(and a typical case looks like this: the motor is humming, and the fluid is not supplied due to the fact that somewhere in the bowels of the car a hose has come off), to the fact that the eyeglass case in the upper part simply takes out the brain with constant tapping (“I had to give him a toilet roll paper, apparently, he’s still chewing and silent”)... In a word, reliability is not one of the strengths of 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, power front seats, power 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.

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

Interior trim and body

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 examples of the crossover. Perhaps the fifth door, which is typical for many modern cars, may unexpectedly upset you with small pockets of rust.

To decorate the interior of the Chevrolet Captiva, far from the most expensive finishing materials were used. But even they do not lose their visual appeal over time. There are no special comments regarding 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, over time, protective corrugations begin to allow dust, sand and moisture to pass through, which leads to damage to the wire insulation and subsequent failures of various systems. Even more often, those motorists who will cross water barriers will have to inspect 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.

Video: Used Cars - 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.

How reliable is the engine?

As for power units, the ideal choice for a used Captiva is the 2.4-liter gasoline engine, which was installed on pre-restyling versions of the crossover. And let it be 136 Horse power only enough for a measured ride, but thanks to its simple and time-tested design, this power unit can boast enviable reliability. The 2.4-liter engine is also supported by 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, has also proven itself well. But due to the fact that its design turned out to be much more modern and complex, there are still more problems with it. One of them is the gas distribution mechanism, the resource of which can vary within very wide limits. Usually the chain can withstand about 120 thousand kilometers, but for some Captiva owners I already had a chance to start replacing the timing chain after a run of 40-50 thousand kilometers. So if you hear extraneous ringing sounds, it is better to immediately invest in replacing the entire gas distribution mechanism set.

Gasoline “sixes” with a volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters are relatively rare on used Chevrolet Captiva. 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, six-cylinder Captiva engines tend to overheat, so immediately after purchasing the car, you should start cleaning the cooling radiators and make sure the fans are working. If the engine does overheat, you will first have to deal with increased consumption motor oil, and in the future with a complete engine overhaul. Problems with overheating and increased oil appetite are also typical for the 3-liter engine, which appeared in the Chevrolet Captiva much later and has not yet had time to fully demonstrate its weaknesses.

Diesel Captivas with 2 and 2.2 liter engines were also sold in Europe. But since crossovers with these power units were not officially supplied to our country, it is extremely difficult to find them on the used car market. And it’s unlikely that buying a diesel Captiva can be considered advisable. Tender fuel injectors with ours is not the best quality diesel fuel You won’t be pleased with a large resource.

Video: Chevrolet Captiva choosing a used crossover!

Will there be problems with the gearbox?

The manual gearbox on the Captiva lasts a long time without any problems. Crossover owners will only have to monitor the oil level in the manual transmission, since GM gearboxes can traditionally “sweat” a little with oil. There are more problems with automatic transmission. Before restyling, the Captiva was equipped with an Aisin AW55-51 automatic transmission, which not only has a relatively delicate valve body, but is also afraid of overheating. When attacking even moderately severe off-road conditions, this will have to be taken into account. However, if you drive calmly and monitor the health of the cooling system, the automatic transmission on pre-restyling Chevrolet Captiva will be able to last 150-200 thousand kilometers without any problems. After the update, the crossover began to be equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox from GM, which in terms of reliability turned out to be even worse than the Aisin automatic transmission. Added to the tendency to overheat were “childhood” diseases of the valve body and much more serious problems with the box liners. As a result, some owners of restyled Captivas had to repair the gearbox while the car was still under warranty. Owners of used Captiva will have to do this at their own expense.

In the Chevrolet Captiva suspension, the shock absorbers receive the most complaints. Many crossover owners have already noted for themselves that after 30-40 thousand kilometers they noticeably lose their efficiency. 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 on the Captiva also turned out to be not very reliable. 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 steering. Most often, this mileage begins to knock steering rack.

So, such a solid Captiva at first glance turns out to be far from the most durable and trouble-free car. Although it also won’t work to say that crossover owners will have to visit the service more often than most of their other colleagues. With timely and competent maintenance, Chevrolet Captiva will not present any 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.

The choice of used crossovers is currently unusually wide. Almost every car enthusiast will be able to choose a car based on their tastes and financial capabilities. Many people choose the Chevrolet Captiva, which debuted on our market in 2006. Chevrolet Captiva attracts with its impressive size, solid appearance, which still doesn’t seem outdated, and at an attractive price. But what about reliability? Let's find out now.

Body

The Captiva body copes quite well with our reagents, but it is better to pay attention to the condition of the fifth door. Most often, rust appears on it. Also pay attention to the condition of the chrome trim. On most of them they have already become covered with small dark spots.

Salon

There are practically no complaints about the salon either. On most Chevrolet Captiva, it all comes down to the creaking of the armrest between the driver and passenger seats and a slight play in the back of the driver's seat. And only rare cars upset their owners with a drop from the ceiling. This is all because condensation can accumulate between the roof sheathing and the roof itself.

Electronic filling

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

Chevrolet Captiva engine

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

There aren't too many problems with the 3.2 liter petrol engine either. Its timing mechanism uses a chain, but it tends to stretch. So it is possible that after a run of 150 thousand kilometers it will still have to be changed. Also pay attention to the condition of the oil level sensor. It is possible that it will also require replacement.

Chevrolet Captiva transmission

The manual gearbox on the Chevrolet Captiva works flawlessly. There are no big complaints about "". Only some owners noted that over time it begins to change gears with very noticeable jerks. And it is better to refuse such cars. It is possible that everything is moving towards serious repairs. Also, pay attention to the condition of the drive seals. Over time they begin to leak a little. And don’t forget that pushing into serious off-road conditions significantly reduces the life of the full-wire system and transmission. So, for example, after 60 thousand kilometers, if most of them were driven off-road, the cardan outboard bearing may require replacement.

Suspension

In the Chevrolet Captiva suspension, struts will most often have to be changed front stabilizer. They are usually enough for 30-40 thousand kilometers. Then it's time wheel bearings, whose resource is 80 thousand kilometers. The front stabilizer bushings can withstand 20 thousand kilometers more. The front shock absorbers last about the same amount of time.
In the steering, after 50 thousand kilometers, the steering rack will make itself known. Also periodically check for leaks in the connections of the hydraulic power steering tubes.

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

Chevrolet Captiva - was developed in 2006 based on Opel Antara. The production of the “affordable 7-seater crossover” was carried out by the GM concern in South Korea. Rarely needed for the European market frame SUVs, but they treat SUVs here more friendly.

The first Captiva for the Russian market offered 2 gasoline engines, the first 2.4 (136 horsepower) liters on the “mechanics” and 3.2 liters (230 horsepower) on the (hydro-transformer) automatic. Diesel engine and front wheel drive Russian market were not supplied. 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 (the brooding automatic takes its toll), 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 weight of more than 1700 kg .

When the front wheels slip, all-wheel drive is engaged through a multi-plate clutch. The imitation of “cross-wheel” locks is performed by the ESP and ABS system.

The front suspension is MacPherson strut, the rear is a conventional multi-link. The suspension is hard and wobbly.

In the interior of the Chevrolet Captiva you will not find designer delights or expensive materials; first of all, the car was created as a “budget” car. The interior has soft plastic, thoughtful ergonomics, and in the “top modifications” you can choose a combined or leather interior and even a 7-seater version for family men. Quite 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, hill descent assist option.

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

Chevrolet Captiva is a crossover with all-wheel drive, released by the Korean automobile plant, it was created by GM Theta. The developers are considered to be GM engineers, so the matter unfolded on a global scale - in the world this car, only slightly modified, is also known as: Daewoo Winstorm, Holden Captiva, Opel Antara. Just one look shows the strength and hardness of the car. This car is suitable for traveling with the whole family. The cabin has modular seats in three rows that can accommodate up to 7 adults.

1. Relatively high fuel consumption is a disadvantage of the Chevrolet Captiva. This is influenced by the heavy weight and size of the car. In urban mode with moderate travel and stopping at traffic lights, a car can consume up to 16 liters of fuel per 100 km. Basically, car owners do not spend more than 14.
2. Side lights, which are difficult to control, are also a minus. Automotive electronics exist on their own, so to get used to them and understand them, you need good preparation. Maybe this is a drawback of all modern cars.
3. Windiness in indications on-board computer. The Chevrolet Captiva diesel, as well as cars with a gasoline engine, have this disadvantage.
4. Problem with windshield wipers. They often get dust and dirt, especially in winter. It is recommended to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the car.
5. Weak front suspension. There are no complaints about the rear suspension, but the front suspension, according to experts, is not particularly designed for driving on rough roads. Regardless of the use of automatic or manual transmission, disadvantages of this kind are significant for the Chevrolet Captiva.
6. Plastic trunk trim. If used carelessly, the plastic gets scratched, and eventually the car loses its appearance.
7. Black and white rear view camera. For drivers who usually use full-color instruments, this can be a serious disadvantage.
8. A small spare tire instead of a full-size one. Although this will reduce the enormous weight of the car, it is too small.

Problem areas of the Chevrolet Captiva

To the constant problems with the suspension, it is worth adding the short service life of the steering rack - a knocking sound may appear after covering only 20 thousand kilometers (using a bad basis for creating the steering rack), according to warranty coupons, salons refuse to repair this phenomenon, relying on the absence of gaps (the sound is not a breakdown is). The change is not justified by the means - within six months or a year the situation may return.

After the first hundred thousand kilometers traveled, it is worth seriously investing in the purchase and replacement of shock absorbers, hubs, tie rods, and ends.

Also, Captiva owners will be faced with periodic replacement of gaskets: valve covers and spark plug wells - often in severe winter. In the cold months, under load, the power steering return hose may break, the washer nozzle of the 5th door will become the root cause of the breakdown of the outlet hose from the reservoir.