Engine

The 2.4L engine in Chevy Captiva, Equanox, And GMC Terran all have a really bad engine oil problem. Dealer now only put full synthetic oil in. That helps alittle. The miles on your Captiva put you out of the special coverage to replace your piston rings and fix the timing chain problem that they have. The best thing you can do it top off your oil every 500 to 1000 miles. You will go through 2 plus quarts of oil. This is a normal problem for this engine in the vehicals listed above.

Thx.....was told by 3 different mechanics that I need to replace engine or buy another car

My vehicle engine went out at 96,000 miles. I ran full synthetic all the time. Ran it to California, only put on 2800 miles and got another oil change. They said I had no oil. It was filled up and I guaranteed it was. Got back into Cheyenne Wyoming on the way back to the Midwest, the engine blew up. Had it towed back to my vehicle engine went out at 96,000 miles. I ran fulsome thetic all the time. Ranett to California, only put on 2800 miles and got another oil change. They said I had no oil. It was filled up and I guaranteed it was. Got back into Cheyenne Wyoming in the way back to the Midwest, the engine blew up. Had it towed back to Wisconsin, everything replaced… Three months later and verifying my oil changes, the engine blew again. Still owed over $10,000. I have to say this was one of the worst Chevy vehicles I have owned. A dead run nice when it ran. ...And this was a 2012…Very disappointed and now trying to figure out how to pay That amount for a vehicle I do not own or never on again. Talked with Several mechanics, they ran into a very similar issues.

Sorry you're going through this. Unfortunately from my experience and what I've been told by multiple mechanics it is common for the Captiva and other vehicle that use this engine. They burn oil faster. If the oil isn't checked regularly as the owner's manual suggests, the oil will burn well before an oil change is needed, and low to no oil will kill your engine. Whether or not it's worth replacing the engine is dependent on your financial situation and how well will you take care of the car going forward if you decide to replace it now that you know this is a problem. I have a 2013 Captiva. Brought it in Dec 2014 with 58k. Now has 122k. These are known to burned oil as I've been told by multiple mechanics. Ours starts rougher as the oil leaks, burns, or evaporates. We've had our fair share of problems with the car especially last winter. What's helped us though is I typically check the oil every two weeks or so (every other fill up, but the owner's manual recommends every fill up). I carry a spare quart in my trunk. I've been adding between one and two quarts between oil changes. This has helped us tremendously and fortunately a couple of mechanics gave me this advice when I had my oil changed so that my car didn't die. I tried full synthetic and didn't notice much of a difference so I'm back to synthetic blend. I don't change the oil until the car or the owner's manual says so (many shops will tell you more often to make money). Hope this helps.

My 2013 Captiva LT Engine went out at 92,000miles (piston rings.) My Aunt has a 2014 Captiva LT and the same thing happened to her 6 months ago. She, fortunately, had 7 days left on her power train warranty and was fully covered. I was told by my local dealer ship that this is a common problem with Captiva.

Same issue. I got frequent oil changes and took care of my 2013 Chevy Captiva. It died and stranded me on the side of the road the other day. Had it towed to the shop. I was told the same thing, no oil, and engine blown. $7600 for a new engine. No thank you. I owe about $1800 on the car which I will pay just so it doesn't kill my credit, but it stinks. I'm getting a new car tomorrow... NOT A CHEVY!

Unreal that the general public allows this nonsense from Chevrolet / GM to happen!!!! Engine failure at this mileage? I would be suing the pants off of them.

There is a class action lawsuit against the equinox in the GM terrain even though the Chevy Captiva engine is identical to whom we need all get together and start all class action lawsuit against the Chevy Captiva this is ridiculous all we keep getting told there's been no recalls on anything for the Captiva but yet we're hammer either replace the motor or buy a new

Does anyone check the oil level anymore or do they just wait for the engine to pack it in?

There is a class action lawsuit against the equinox in the GM terrain even though the Chevy Captiva engine is identical to them ,We all need to get together and start a class action lawsuit against the Chevy Captiva this is ridiculous .We all keep getting told there's been no recalls on anything for the Captiva but yet we're having to check the oil all the time ,or replace the motor or buy a new car

Class action sounds scary but all it means is the lawyers get millions and you get a coupon for $200 off on a new Chevy.

Just got the bad news that my engine also is now blown.

My 2013 just had the timing chain break and left me on the side of the road. I took it for an oil change in August and they did not recommend I get the timing chain replaced. I don't want to purchase another car so would it be worth it to just replace the engine? Also, someone struck the front of my vehicle while it was parked and they say that is NOT related to the timing chain breaking. Is it possible that it really is?

My Chevy Captiva engine went at 112000 miles on it with $4000 left to pay on it. Im purchasing a used Honda tomorrow and will never buy a Chevy again. I was the owner of a ford free star years ago that had transmission issues and when they were recalled we at least got money back for fixing it. But I’m not buying a new engine!

I have a 2014 Chevy capitivia with 125k miles did regular maintenance driving down the highway car stops had it towed to a local mechanic who td me the timing chain broke. Was told this is common known issue with this make and model. Called a Chevy dealer and they reported no knowledge and said I was out of luck. If there is or was going to be a class action suit I would be like to be in on it.

I have a 2012 Captiva that blew the rear engine seal in very cold weather last winter -3 below, (79,000 mi). This was a know problem but there was not a recall. Left me stranded, had towed to dealership. After some research and discussion the dealership and GM agreed to pay for MOST of the repair which was around $1000. They told me I should have timing belt replaced at 80,000 which I had done. But since then I have a loud chattering when starting my car. Had serpentine belt replace did not help. The car runs really good at highway speed and seems to have more power since timing belt replaced, but I don't feel like I can trust it anymore to not break down anytime. It also kills on occasion when backing up. Anyway, I doubt I can sell it for much and so will not have money towards a new/used vehicle. We have always been GM customers but I will be going elsewhere from now on.

I too have the captiva blues! Bought the car used from chevy dealership less than 5 months timing belt didn't break all the way just enough to destroy the engine! No GM doesn't care no one rich owns a car like captiva so no law suit. Absolutely just regular middle class problem with a big screw them they take the hit and will pay to fix cause no choice and no one gives a damn! Just sing the middle class song..... I owe I owe off to work I go... Hope I don't need another tow....oh the woe's of owning a gm auto gives me the motto ...work my fingers to the bone...no I'm not alone... I owe I owe off to work I go...

Same here. 112 000 miles and it died. Needs a new engine. 2014. We bought it with 38k on it. We always took care of it well and planning on it lasting through our retirement. Retired in June paid it off and now no car. Nothing to trade in towards another vehicle. I am heartbroken.

Took my Captiva in for maintenance at 2700 miles and shop said no oil on dip stick. So glad I found these messages. I am better aware and alert and will add oil and maintenance this Capitva sooner. I'm only at 91,000 miles, but have an extended warranty on it. Fingers crossed that my care is enough to prevent the above mentioned problems.

2013 chevy captiva owner here. Timing chain went out due to burned oil. The engine can either be replace or buy new. I thinkbu might just buy a new car and sell these lemon.

Same situation here. Been diligent in keeping oil level proper. A few days ago, Engine Reduced Power light went on and car into 'limp" mode. Got it home 3 miles and when I turned it on next day just to back out the garage into the driveway, I lost compression. Engine just gave out at 192000 miles. Has been burning oil out of exhaust during the life of the car, but thought if I stay on top of it, would be fine. Apparently, the design flaw on these engines burns oil past the piston rings and out the exhaust. Brought it to the mechanic and said there were multiple codes including P0017 which is the cam/crank correlation. This is an indication of the slip/jump in the timing chain. Mechanic said that once this happens, internal damage to the engine has already happened. Valves will bend and engine will fail. Options: 1) Replace engine - GM Rebuilt (3 yr/100,000 mi warranty) - $5100 engine/$3000 labor and misc. 2) Jasper Rebuilt (3yr/100,000 mi warranty) - $3800/$1300 labor (done by my mechanic) Rebuilt engines have corrected the design flaw --- yay!!! 3) Used engine with various mileage, ~ $2,000-$2,500 + labor. (30 day warranty - parts) 4) Get a different car or use Uber. I'm going to miss my Captiva. I'll be money ahead and headache free ... for awhile.

2013 Chevy Captiva: My engine died 2/17/2020 at 103,000 miles in middle of intersection. I was 70 miles from home, had it towed home at 9pm, following day towed to my mechanic. He said it’s a common problem for these engines. No lights came on while I was driving, I pulled into where I was going and there was a rattling noise from engine. I let it sit for 3 hours, after the event I was headed to a gas station 2 miles away and car didn’t make it but a few hundred yards into the intersection. Several people stopped to help & even tried charging the battery to no avail. Still no light on until enough power to battery then the orange engine looking light went on and decided it was time to call AAA as it was cold, nighttime and 70 miles from home. I’m baffled as to why I was only 2000 miles into latest oil change that no oil was left and no oil warning light came on. I knew I always had to get scheduled oil changes before the 6000 recommended miles but not even the Chevrolet dealership told me why and they know why. Excessive oil consumption. I don’t think I need to check a cars oil level every time I get into it but I was wrong with this car. Over the 5 years I owned it, I alway maintained it. So it’s disheartening to owe 4 more months of payments, have no car to trade in and now need to buy another car so I can continue to work. My new car will not be a Chevrolet! After 20 years of Chevy’s, I’m done with them.

I own a 2014 Captiva that died on me at 102k while I was turning a corner in the middle of the city. Car still started after but had it towed to the mechanic regardless. Like most others, was told that this is common. No engine light turned on to warn me, car just lost all electric power and shut off. Too much damage done to engine to save and still owe on the car. Never buying a Chevy again.

GM produces poorly engineered and low quality on their cars and trucks. Making this worst is GM nor the dealers stands behind their products. I don't care what they advertise. There's a reason they went bankrupt. Yes I'm in this group with a Capitiva engine issues, the dealer acknowledges this problem. Basically GM and the deal said it sucks to be me. More of our tax money will be needed to bale GM out again. I guess we pay either way. Some of us on both ends.

wish i saw these before i got my captiva, engine blew 106,054 :( got it used at 86,600 miles. i did not even put 20k miles on it still owe $9,000 i want to sue someone.

Purchased a 2014 Captiva in Aug 2019 with 66,000 miles. Last week, service engine light comes on at 74,000 miles. Mechanic states Camshaft seal failed. Still had oil in it. Timing shot. Need new engine. Unbelievable at 74,000 miles.

update, i was told it had a blown motor and warranty would not cover it.. they wanted $6000 to replace, i said no way do timing chain and new sprockets. Cost $1,150 it ran fine for a week then threw a check engine code for p0011- intake vvt solenoid. i replaced that myself for $60. runs perfect again.. best running blown motor ever lol

I purchased a 2013 Captivia in July 2019 from a private party. It has been in the shop for the majority of the time. I’ve spent a lot of money trying to fix it. Oil sucking piece of crap! First there was an oil leak, got that fixed and I was still pouring oil in it nonstop! Constantly breaking down! The last time we had it towed I said I don’t want it back until it’s reliable....that’s going to cost me a new engine! Purchased it with around 86,000 a year ago, engine out at 95,000 not even 10,000! I thought I was making a great choice for my son, he’ll be 16 this year. The plan was to drive it for a year and a half then pass it down to him. Now we are both without a vehicle. Heart wrenching!

I submitted my experience to classaction.org as I too also incurred a blown engine, no oil. Although my case was turned down i feel if we all submit claims we might get some where. I was told that it doesnt mean that i do not have a case but that they have so many submissions to choose from and follow up. Fyi. I submitted this site as back up to my claim that i sent since you've all experienced the same costly problem.

Agree need to all get a class action ,law suit against gm

I have a 2012 Chev Captiva with 138,000+ miles and have had no issues except for a corroded battery cable. It's been one of the BEST vehicles I've ever owned (I'm 75.5 years old).

I have a 2014 Captiva and the key sticks in the ignition. Now no heat or blend selectors are working at all. Sounds like it will only make 100,000 then engine will quit. Sad Chevy means crap instead of quality. Oh yeah I had to replace a timing sensor solenoid the same weekend my sister in law had to replace both on her Equinox. I also own a 2017 Equinox... I'm going to try aToyota and hope for better outcomes, bye GM.

I’m actually really confused by all the responses. I have a 2012 Chevy Captiva with nearly 140k miles on it. There was one time my car tried to fail me around 100k and we found it was an electrical issue, not an engine issue. The electrical on this car has to be maintained.

My 2014 Captiva had a catastrophic sudden oil loss last weekend. I get regular oil changes and save the receipts to prove it. Temperature was well below zero when the low oil pressure light suddenly came on. By the time I could pull over to the side of the highway, I had lost all the oil in my engine and the underside of my vehicle was coated in oil. I NEVER had even an oil leak on the ground or any warning of any issues prior to the sudden loss of oil. I purchased this vehicle in September 2019 from a dealership who had leased it to a customer and the dealership did all the service work on the vehicle. I received the service history at time of purchase with no work done in regards to engine issues. I am furious and believe a class action suit needs to be launched. Especially after reading all the posts of similar engine failure due to oil loss. BTW - my car had only approx. 90,000 miles on it. I have driven nearly every vehicle I owned to approx. 200,000 miles without ANY serious engine troubles. This is ridiculous.

My 2013 chevy captiva last week during -3 degree weather here in oklahoma sudden loss oil and underneath dont know if there is oil cap under, engine try to die at red light, pulled in garage sparking under car oil leaked out, showed low oil pressure shut down engine. chevy dealership trying tell me $8500 for new engine yesterday 2/25/21. In order for me to pull out my garage i added 2 qts of oil motor sounded fine but oil was leaking out i turned off engine so wrecker can get it loaded on truck last friday 2/19/21 to chevy dealership. I always had oil changes and maintenance until weather hit below zero last sunday night.

Same issues. 2015 captiva two blown rear main seals in two years when the temp was in single digits. First one was at 96,000 miles and was covered under warrantee. The second at 120,000 and it cost me $2500.00. A week after the last one I developed another oil leak. This time it was the right front axle seal. The service manager being the big jerk said it was not thier fault...these seals just fail all the time even though we had the whole front drive train apart fixing your rear main seal....duh. this cost me another $300. GM thinks their customers are stupid. They claim that the 2.4 liter engine is award winning....wow. No more GM products for me!

I purchased a 2013 Chevy Captiva in 2018. It had 52,000 miles and now has 95,000. I have had to have it towed twice due to no oil. I have always had my oil changed and used nothing but full synthetic. I am very unhappy with reading all of these comments. Someone said it right we should do a class action lawsuit. Maybe we should get the news people involved in this. I don't think Chevrolet would like hearing all of us bashing Chevrolet and saying we would never purchase another one again due to this issue and not being informed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and with all of these comments perhaps we could be that squeaky wheel!!! I have looked for recalls as well and NOTHING. I am so disappointed in Chevrolet. I would love to get rid of this car but at the moment I owe $8,000 on it. As soon as I can, I am going to dump this junk!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same here....one month after my final payment the timing chain came loose, no oil either right after an oil change, ...I bought mine used with 38,000 miles on it...took it in to have oil changed every 2500 miles and was a faithful Chevy customer. Not anymore! This did has been sitting in my driveway for 5 months now. Of course no warranty... I don't know what to do with it. I'm single and 63. Any suggestions?

Same issue, no oil after 4 months from having an oil change. No sign of a leak, received code p0420 took to a mechanic and they don't know what's going on. I submitted a classaction but will wait and hope we receive some recourse.

does the engine on a 2015 Captiva go out the bottom or can you take it out the top?

My wife's 2014 just had the engine locked up about 2 months ago. It ran low once I thought it just burned oil from being overdue a little bit. It had a check engine light on a few months prior to the seizing googled the code said it was some sensors on too replaced both no issue then it started stalling randomly but started right up again never threw a code or nothing then a couple days layer the wife went to get in and leave and it didn't start. Pulled breather cover off and was looking has oil on top of the motor and inside the air intake. There's a hose on top that connects to the the breather cover that the oil is being sucked through. It's a common thing I thing with the 2.4l I talked to a woman who was told the same thing by her mechanic.

Just had my 2012 captiva engine blow up last night at 80,000. Same issue when brought to the mehcanics, they said there was no oil in my car when I had only gotten it changed 5 months ago and there was no oil light warning. They said the oil burn must have increased since my last oil change. Now I'm a broke college student with no car and no money to buy a new one :( I hope Chevy eventually does something about this issue.

Interesting to read these comments. I also had a 2012 Captiva that had "oil leak" problems. I kept up with every warning light, which was frequent, but the engine blew after just a few years--around 60,000 miles.