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I already wrote about how, and today, the story is about the car, which is marked into the segment of family SUVs. With seven seats, but without excessive passability and brutality.

Chervrolet Captiva is just an ideal representative of this class: a simple and large salon, good asphalt habits, seven places and a relatively low price by class standards. Moreover, it was possible to acquire a simple front-wheel drive version if snow and dirt were excluded in principle. Actually, in such a format, the machine was created at all for Russia, but for the United States. However, we have a large and inexpensive car, which is called, "went" - its production even established at the company's St. Petersburg plant.

Constructively Captiva and Nostlatformal Opel Antara with Cadillac SRX - Clean passengers: Motor in front, and the suspension is completely passenger - Front McPherson and L-shaped lever, and the back is a multi-dimension. The interior is just a huge, and the seat of the rear and medium row is folded, forming a smooth floor, and even the right passenger seat has a "cunning" back, which can be folded in the input with the resulting platform. The third row, of course, is not too spacious, but on the machines of this size it is designed more for children than for the full placement of adults.

But even in the seven-bed performance, the trunk has a lot of more than that of other Hatch C-class. Rear axle drive plug-in via JTEKT coupling. The same ITCC system is used and the same purely electromagnetic coupling that was installed on Toyota RAV4. The system is simple and reliable, but it does not like to stop - at the time of the engine enough it is enough, but it does not tolerate the steep fluctuations in the transmission and overheats instantly.

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Electronic assistants

After the 2011 update, the Hill Descent Control system and the launch assistant to the mountain for machines with a mechanical transmission appeared. Forced blocking of the drive clutch did not have added. But the stabilization system was updated, which was important for a quick and high car. On the main market of the model, in the United States, a housewife was most often sitting at the wheel, and not harsh macho riders. Handling the car, by the way, turned out to be good, despite visually very high and narrow body. Not very large rolls, quite an acute taxiing and even a small tendency to excessive turning in marginal conditions - apparently, precisely because of it, stabilization was in the basic configuration.

Motors

This is why it is impossible to say about the car at a glance, so it is the fact that it is one of the most powerful crossovers in its class. Initially, a 3.2 V6 engine was installed in the top package with a capacity of 230 hp, and after restyling his place was taken by another V6 volume of 3.0 liters, which developed depending on the market from 249 to 283 hp. On the car for the United States, there were a little more than a minute, but not a more powerful engine of 3.6 liters, essentially differing from the first two. Record power showed and post-winning diesel engines - Senior Motor Option developed as much as 184 hp

Less powerful motors had enough. The 4.4 liter gasoline "four" of 2.4 liters to 2011 developed not impressive 136 hp, and after the engine was replaced by a completely new, but the same working volume, with a capacity of 167 hp. Diesels 2 liters 150 forces from the machine to restyling Italian development. These motors under the hood of other GM machines are rare, but often found on Hyundai / Kia models. After restyling, the engine volume increased to 2.2 liters and two gradations appeared by power - the top engine 184 hp And a weaker, developing "total" 163.

Restyling

Chervrolet Captiva 2006- 2011.

Update 2011 affected not only on motors. Carefully changed the style of the machine, a soft and not very expressive appearance transformed a new radiator grille and a bumper, making a car much more aggressive and more noticeable. And the five-speed automatic transmission of AISIN was changed to the GM's own production boxes, which turned out to be not the best solution. The second restyling of 2013 was not essential technical change, and the appearance changed almost impossible.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Body and Salon

The body of GM Korea production machines is not different, but even in the ten-year-old age, there are no obvious corrosion problems. The new GM standard is affected on the quality of steel structures. What needs to be galvanized here, and something else is covered with a thick layer of mastic and plastic. Forgot only about the fifth door, and some seams in the engine compartment may have damage to the sealant and corrosion traces already at the age of several years.

The obvious minus is that the thickness of the metal of the outer panels is not impressive, they are well shoved with the finger. It is all the more strange that the mass of the car is more than one and a half hundred kilograms more than that of major competitors. But according to the reviews of those who visited Captiva in serious accidents, the secret is shown: the car has a very solid foundation, more reminding the design of spars of serious "passing" than a light crossover. Noise insulation, adding weight, is also very high-quality - even a sample to imitate in this class, the RAV4 of the second and third generations, turned out to be much noiser. However, in the salons of the Nostlatorphoma Antara and SRX even quieter, so that the limit of perfection is still far away.

The salon is quite simple - there is a decent, but not excellent plastic, cheap skin and simple high-quality fabric. The decoration in the style of cheaper Chevrolet strongly underestimates the level of the machine, distinguishing it from more expensive Opel and Cadillac. Especially disappointing for the quality of the seats - the driver would not prevent a more noble profile. In the process of restyling, the salon "was created", making visually more expensive, but, unfortunately, this modernization did not touch the seats.

Electrician

The electrical equipment of the body and the salon is not completely trouble-free, although there are no expensive troubles - it is generally characteristic of GM-oska cars. Worse, the fact that the windscreen wiring and electronics under the bottom suffer quite strongly. The rotor "braid" is too "tender" - in the corrugations of sand after several years of operation can cause numerous violations of the insulation of the wires and the same numerous refuses in the onboard systems - and mainly by the engine.

After driving off-road, it is recommended to wash the engine compartment very thoroughly and generally monitor its cleanliness. By the way, many troubles create "sweating" motors - traces of lubricant over time heavily pollute the compartment from the bottom and allow the sand to linger inside. Wiring to the sensors of the ABS system and the full drive clutch is also vulnerable. After the forcing of the brodes and serious puddle, it is recommended to check the tightness of the connectors or at least once a couple of years to lay lubricant in them. Strongly rubbing front optics, a leakage stop signal on the back door, the bad wiring of the backlight lights in general are characteristic of all inexpensive cars, you should not perceive them as a serious shortcoming model. Well, the failures of the on-board multimedia system here it does not happen simply by virtue of its simplicity.

Chassis

The suspension of the car for the passenger car can be considered exemplary reliable and inexpensive to the same. They even withstand off-road trips without much damage, unless, of course, do not drive on the soil and pits on a loaded car. However, the reliability of the shock absorbers is below average - already after 30-40 thousand mileage they will lose efficiency, and the controllability of the machine will noticeably deteriorate. You can reach 100-150 thousand with a "native" kit, they will not flow, if they do not overlay them, but the pleasure of driving is no longer.

Stabilizer racks - and consumable, like sleeves. With the active style of movement, they have to change on each second, if you do not want to listen to their knock. By the way, his reason may not only be in the suspension - there is a very "gentle" steering rail, which begins to knock on runs for 50 thousand. But if you monitor the level of fluid in the gur expansion tank, it can work in such a state for a very long time - the backs are minimal, and the leaks are usually almost not noticeable. Pump Gur is not too reliable, but perfectly fit the pumps from the Opel machines with a minimal alteration, although they are "not fighting." Such will come in handy if the car owner missed the level of ATP in the tank at least once, because the part is not different.

Transmission

The reliability of transmissions can generally estimate as an average. Mechanical gearbox is mostly not delivered - you just need to monitor the oil level, because it is quite traditionally for GM boxes "sweat" with oil. The strength of the front screen and the drives is sufficient, except with the motor 3.6 and the top diesel, there are cases of "cutting" splits on the shafts - most likely, one of the batches of drives was not very successful. At the same time, the hinges themselves are reliable, even the short-term work with a torn cover is maintained, but it is important to notice the oil flows in time. Covers themselves Sls are too "gentle," easily robes on off-road. The same problem is the cardan shaft on all-wheel drive versions, it usually fails a rubber intermediate support, and after it bearing. Theoretically, with such a breakdown, you need to replace the cardan shaft entirely, but in fact there is a completely chassis kardan bearing with dimension of 71.4 * 24.6, which can be found even on gas machines, and the repair insert for gum can also be bought. It is more difficult to break the clutch, for it turns off at the slightest attempt to overheat - the emergency mode is started at 94 degrees. It does not have a separate radiator, like a complex hydraulic system. The breakdowns are usually associated with the refusal of electronics of the control system, which entails and fails to the mechanical part. The rear gearbox is also pretty "gentle", the starts of "gas to floor" on the asphalt does not like and with the V6 motors sometimes fails.

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The type of automatic transmission and its reliability depend on the year of release. Before restyling, there was AISIN AW55-51, known and. I already wrote about the peculiarities of its operation, but I repeat: she does not like overheating very much, has a small resource for lining of GDT blocking and very "gentle" hydraulicock. Kaptiva got the last revision of the box, mostly trouble-free. With a calm driving style and a good engine cooling system, it has a chance of 150-200 thousand mileage without much trouble, with active pedaling it will take more frequent oil change, at least once 40 thousand kilometers, and replacing the SGDT linings at the first signs of their wear.

After restyling 2011, they put a new "six-step" of its own production GM series 6T45 / 6T40. Unlike the Japanese automatic transmission, it turned out to be more junk, more prone to overheating, with an even less resource of GDT and serious problems with the inserts of the box itself. In addition, in the first years of release, there were enough "children's" problems on the hydroblock, and the cooling system was left for the same, which was clearly lacked with a new box. As a result - Restyled cars have every chance to get into the "box" service before Dorestayl. There are often cases of failures in the warranty period, with very small runs. True, the box is slightly simpler with minor repairs, they cost cheaper. But in case of damage to the bushings, it is necessary to have an extremely costly operation - it is often easier to change the box assembly.

Motors

One of the large advantages of machines to restyling is, oddly enough, the weakest engine 2.4. After all, this is an old Olympic engine, only with a very "clamped" firmware and bottled to the volume of 2.4. By itself, the motor is extremely reliable - he has a cast-iron block, resistant to overheating and other troubles, a strong piston group, a simple management system and an inexpensive "strapping". For those who do not have enough strength, there are many developments on tuning, ranging from the shafts with X20XER and Z22XE motors and ending with Red Top C20xe C20xe with a serious alteration and turbocharging. In addition, consumables can be found almost in any village, and the mechanics know him, because this series of engines was produced good twenty years.

A newer engine 2.4 is also familiar to all kinds - those who have seen the Motors of the Z22SE series, for example. This is a more modern design, with chain timing and balancing shafts in the block. And at the same time - without repair sizes, with an unpredictable RMS resource, expensive parts and. But in general, the engine is very resource and moreover is much more powerful in stock. Special attention should be paid to the RMS resource - it is here the main provider of problems. If something rings on a cold, it would be better to immediately find 40-60 thousand rubles to replace all the set, otherwise weak stiletto tensioners or calmrs, grind the front cover, and in particularly serious cases, the timing phases or chains are disturbed simply . In the head of the block there are ceramic guide valves, so it's not to get rided with small blood - most likely you will need expensive repair or replacement. Unfortunately, to say when the thunder is getting, it is impossible - usually the chains serve all 120-150 thousand. This, of course, is a bit, but in modern standards a completely decent result. However, sometimes the problems begin already at 40-60 thousand mileage. Fortunately, the masters these problems are familiar to constructively similar Opel motors, and there are ways to make repairs cheaper, moreover, avoid repetition of problems in the future. Rare V6 motors are also familiar with Opel and GM machines. Engines with a volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters are "relatives" Opel Vectra 2,8T and ALFA ROMEO 3.2. These very reliable motors can be distinguished by several weaknesses. First, the resource of the chain timing is limited here - more than 150 thousand kilometers it is unlikely to pass. At the same time, the cost of two chains and four phase showers is comparable to the contract engine price.

Secondly, the motors are prone to overheating, and the slightest contamination of radiators or the failure of one of the fans immediately lead the temperature in the red zone. After that, almost always the engine acquires a good oil "appetite", which can be defeated only by bulkhead. A ignition modules fail even if there is no special overheating, simply increasing the temperature in the engine compartment due to the installation of the crankcase protection can be enough to replace the MH to become regular. By the way, the peculiarity of cars with V6 to restyling is also a very notched system of output with a valve, which turns off the left muffler on partial loads. Therefore, the left is twice as expensive than the right, all 23 thousand rubles. Since 2010, this doubtful system of efficiency has been removed, and the silencers are still equally. By the way, the engine designation on the Opolevian catalog Z32SE is misleading, from a motor with a similar name on Vectra C, it is very different. For example, the "Vektrovsky" timber belt and the block is completely different. Try not to join the knowledge of the model of the motor in front of the sellers and carefully choose the spare parts. Engine 3.0 - more than a new series, he has a direct injection, more reliable timing and a very good TNVD. It is also easy to talk about any serious problems, they did not have time to manifest themselves, but many owners noted a decent oil "appetite" and the same tendency to overheating at the slightest hint of pollution of the cooling system.

All gasoline engines are extremely recommended an oil replacement interval not more than 10 thousand kilometers, well, except for the old good 2.4 136 hp This is not so critical. And the "native" oil DEXOS2 5W30 is also not the best choice. For V6 motors, the SAE50 oil is generally recommended, and for row "fours" enough and ordinary SAE40. By the way, the chain timing resource for some reviews strongly depends on the oil and its level. Diesel motors 2.0 on machines until restyled special complaints of the owners were not called. Despite the fact that they arrived in Russia only after the run in Europe - officially such cars did not sell. Due to the small number of serious statistics, there is no, except that complaints about not a very large nozzle resource, sensitivity to a bad diesel fuel and a timing belt resource in our conditions no more than 60 thousand kilometers. More powerful diesel engines 2.2 are simply too new for serious breakdowns - in addition to typical diesel problems with fuel equipment, there are almost no other complaints, except automatic transmission with a pair with the most powerful motors with a point of 400 nm accounts for hopeless. There are cases of exit boxes in the warranty period.

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What to buy?

If you have enough dorestayling motor dynamics with automatic transmission, then Chevrolet Captiva is a good choice. Only necessary to be content with the old cabin, and quite boring appearance. More than fresh cars seem to have fewer problems, but a noticeable increase in the number of failures of the automatic transmission says that in the near future this node can become really troublesome. On heavy machines, all wear processes go faster, and the difficulties faced by Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmission 6T40 will seem triggement in comparison with the trouble holders of Captiva. Restyling 2.4 in essence is also not too new motor, noticeably more dynamic and powerful, and in combination with a manual box of some difficulties in operation to runs in 120-150 thousand not foreseen. Perhaps in the new series of engines, the chances of the starting failure of the timing, they also decreased, so this is a good choice. Here are the V6 motors that before restyling, that after, require more attention. And if the engine 3.2 in combination with the five-speed automatic transmission is generally quite reliable when properly maintained, the status of the automatic transmission on a three-liter is already a mystery. The more powerful 6T45 series automatic transmission will most likely have the same set of problems as the more common 6T40, but whether they will be shown until hundreds of thousands or will require expensive repair during runs for 150, it is not yet clear.

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"Capa", "Capitche", "Schotilka" ... There will not even understand, these are nicknames or derogatory. Chevrolet Captiva, which will be discussed, really earned a lot of advantages in karma, but also the reasons for the criticism of this car is no less.

Sources

The name Captiva appeared in Chevrolet dealers price lists in 2006. This mid-sized crossover was developed by the South Korean GM department in Incheon based on the GM Theta platform, and the direct predecessor was represented in 2004 in Paris concept Daewoo S3x.

The model was originally planned as "worldwide": in Europe, India, Southeast Asia and in 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. The release of Captiva carried out a number of plants: directly in South Korea (Incheon), in Thailand (Royong), China (Shanghai), Vietnam (Hanoi), Uzbekistan (Asaka), Kazakhstan (Ust-Kamenogorsk) ... Collected Captiva and in Russia: first In Kaliningrad, and then at the GM plant in Shushary under St. Petersburg.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-11

The crossover was offered both in the front-wheel drive, and with the automatically connected rear axle, could be equipped with a mechanical 5-speed box and a 6-speed automaton and several engine variants. Despite the reasonable price, the model did not have much success in Russia due to the best of the best dynamics, high fuel consumption and reliability problems.

The situation has improved somewhat after Captiva has undergone a serious update, and we will talk about such cars. The front part of the car was reworked, new engines appeared under the hood (in the Russian Federation, the car was offered with the gasoline "four" family of Ecotec with a volume of 2.4 liters and with a capacity of 167 hp, the latest V6 of the SIDI family with a capacity of 249 hp and 2 , 2-liter turbodiesel development VM with a capacity of 184 hp). They could also operate either a 5-speed MCP, or a 6-speed automatic 6T40.

Chevrolet Captiva '2011-13

The front-wheel drive versions in Russia did not fit, but the buyer could decide whether to acquire a five-seater option or spend the extra 30,000 and take the car with three rows of seats. In principle, prices for Chevrolet Captiva could be called very democratic: 2.4 Mt version cost 990,000 rubles, 2,2d MT - 1 145,000, 2,2d AT - 1,145,000, and top 3.0 AT - 1 260 000 rubles.

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

Even during the exit to the Russian market, the updated Chevrolet Captiva received a very good press, and later used moderate, but sustainable demand. However, neither to acquire the status of the iconic model, neither to get to the number of bestsellers she could not. So what prevented her, for which she criticizes the owners, and what attracts her fans to her?

Hate # 5: Full alarm and CZ

Chevrolet Captiva due to world trends is equipped with a central lock, a regular alarm, and the engine starts by pressing the button. So, it is precisely for these systems in reviews there are quite a few complaints. It will break the position of the vehicle position, which should understand that the car raised the tow truck. Accordingly, the "Capa" begins to establish alarm signal from anything.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

However, since the reason for such behavior managed to find, this is not yet trouble. Much more often the reason remains unknown, and neither owners nor service workers cannot find it. As a result, the easiest solution of the problem is the installation of additional alarm, with disconnection from the regular render. It is located under the battery, and to get to it, you have to remove both the battery and the fuse block. Make it is not so simple: you need to use the key with a long nozzle, otherwise nothing will work.

Very annoying and the algorithm of the working anti-theft system. The keychain must be worn in your pocket, and God forbid you leave it in the car and leave! Exactly after 10 seconds, the doors are blocked, and you will not have anything, how to run behind the spare keys. And if this happened at the gas station, far from home? The ignition turned off does not save: if you drown out the motor and exit, the alarm will be lifted to panic from any row, especially if someone from the passengers remained in the cabin. In general, as he wrote one of the owners, "Be cursed that engineer who came up with it!".

Love # 5: appearance

Captiva does not apply to the number of models in which they fall in love with the first glance, and then they forgive them all the silence only because of a unique and unique appearance. However, in the overwhelming majority of reviews, the appearance of the crossover after the update is estimated very positive.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

Indeed, Captiva's profile attracts a rapid silhouette, anfasis (after updating) - aggressiveness and brutality. It still does not reach the fundamental facades of American SUVs, but still it felt that the designers decided: CHEVROLET was called - be good to match. It turned out very well.

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

Enjoy respect for the road because of its brutal design.

But without a teaspoon, the fly still did not cost ...

Many authors of reviews believe that the car looks far away from behind, as it is necessary that the feed is not very tugged with a powerful forefront, and that in vain the designers did not radically change its design, almost completely borrowing it from Dorestayl: "It's bad that the trunk door was left without changes". According to critics, behind the car looks like an egg, and the only thing that somewhat reduces the annoyance is the rear window opening. This constructive feature of the owners consider both comfortable, and practical.

Hate # 4: Media System

Probably, the words "audio system on Kaptiva became the subject of the burning hatred of the owners" would be a great exaggeration. Nevertheless, his portions of criticism "Music" still earned. So, the owners are perplexed why even in the top of the car in the middle of the second decade of the XXI century there is no built-in navigation, and why they cannot play music from a flash drive or SD card:

Magnetola A la 90s. Hands would beat someone who chose her. 21 century, and we still do not leave the old one!

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

Plus, the head unit is also not too good. Someone has a display of the month after a month and a half after the car left the gate of the salon, someone complains that the radio catches simply disgusting, and disabling the auto-adjustment if it improved the position, then not radically, but someone is annoying, What to switch (at least with the buttons on the steering wheel, at least on the tape recorder) from the radio station on the radio station can be only in one direction: forward - please, and back - there is no such function. And this is despite the fact that the sound of the media system owners find very decent, and quite positively evaluate the presence of CD changer on 6 disks and the presence of Bluetooth.

Love # 4: capacity

Nevertheless, on reading the mass of reviews, it is clearly felt that Captiva electronics problems are annoying trifles. This crossover is not bought because of appearance, but as a family car, which can be used every day, and in which you can take a family to the cottage or in nature with the comfort and maximum level of security.

The main thing is that the owners are captivated - the commander of the cabin, in which not only the driver and the front passenger feel comfortably feel comfortable, but also the other inhabitants. On the second row - space, legs in the backrest of the front seats do not rest. The floor in the salon is flat, the transmission tunnel is absent, so you can move on the second row if you can almost stand. The rear sofa itself is very wide, and two adults and children's car seats or two children are fitted without any problems in the chairs and spouse owner. Sit and get out of the car convenient.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

True, the aquidage of the fly is here: many owners write that Captiva is dirty, and what to get out of the car, not staining the pants, is a complex task. But on the first two row of dignity do not end! Unlike many other seven-bed crossovers, the third series of Captiva can take two adult passengers. At the same time, they will not feel like shrimps, covered in a ping-pong ball:

To the rear row, of course, planted those who were smaller, but a thousand kilometers overcame quite comfortable.

Children on the third row so even a lot of space. For a short distance, I was somehow passed by their 10 people.

But no less passengerism is impressive owners and the possibilities for the carriage of goods. The trunk is huge (4 suitcase and a bunch of packages are placed in it), and the leveling rear suspension supports the lumen unchanged, regardless of the download. Plus the ability to fold the second row and get a huge platform with a smooth floor of more than two meters long, allowing you to organize a comfortable sleeping place during trips to nature. By the way, the back of the front passenger seat leans forward, turning into a plastic coating table (however, we will talk about this plastic). In short, full delight:

It took from the cottage at one time the hub with all the scrab (parents will understand me, that it is really cool) and SKARB testing. In Kapitonich, everyone climbed, you understand everything! And then I realized that I adore this car!

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

Actually, some of the owners directly recognizes that the size of the trunk and the presence of rails on the roof became a decisive factor when making a decision on the purchase.

But most of all the owners please do not even volume as such, but an abundance of various tanks.

First, the glove box has the function of cooling the beverages laid there. Secondly, the set of all sorts of niches, boxes and shelves, where all the minor little things like the discount cards of gas stations and passing into the garage cooperative are placed so comfortably. Third, a completely bottomless boxing between the front seats (the absence of a manual brake lever made it possible to make this container really big):

In it, the hand is in general to elbow leaves, you can lose something!

Boxing between the front seats causes only the words "what is it big and spacious."

They even told that there were cases of smuggling in this compartment. Finally, full approval has earned a two-storey trunk, under the raised floor of which is "entrance to the narnia country" with many convenient branches, which allows you to remove all sorts of trifles and imagine, finally, order in the luggage compartment.

Hate # 3: body rigidity

But the joy of what "everything will fit, absolutely everything" spoils one circumstance. If during the loading and unloading works, the car will not stand on a flat platform, but will sing, say, one rear wheel on the hillone (and in life, different circumstances are - to climb into the trunk and at the cottage, and when traveling to a picnic, and In the city in the winter, even in the parking lot in front of a completely civilian store, icebands of a serious size can be formed, then open the trunk you will open, but it is possible to close it, perhaps no longer be able to close it.

He opened the trunk, and could not close it. More precisely, he closed, but the castle was not snapped. Thought, the castle broke or frozen, drove on a flat surface - closed without problems. Apparently, the body has such a car.

The problems of this kind are written in a considerable number of reviews, so, it seems, with the rigidity of the body for twist at Chevrolet Captiva really have certain problems. In theory, this deficiency would have to lead to serious problems with handling, but no - most owners estimate it quite positively, mentioning only in the worst case some fuzzy in response to steering steering. It seems that the car developers managed to compensate for insufficient stiffness with successful suspension settings.

Love # 3: behavior on the road

Indeed, on the road Chevrolet Captiva its owners mostly only pleases. First, almost no one expresses its discontent with the dynamics of the car. Of course, no one is waiting for a special suquestness from the car - after all, it is a crossover, and not a sports unit, but also some people on the feast of the road life does not do its owners, and this applies to all variables of power plants. Yes, the 2.4-liter engine accelerates the car a little worse, a 2.2-liter diesel - a little better, but in general for riding the city dynamics more than enough. From the place of overclocking is very cheerful, the car literally jumps forward, so it is not necessary to join the stream or rebuilt.

Chevrolet Captiva '2011-13

On the highway, at speeds, more than 90 km / h, acceleration loses its intensity, but in general there are no problems with overtakers at reasonable speeds. The ACP switches the transmission of smart and virtually unnoticed. At kykdown there is a slight delay, then the motor is spinning thousands of up to 5, and a powerful acceleration should be. But if you press the gas pedal half (or so), then the transmissions are not reset, and the acceleration occurs due to the torque. Naturally, there is no delay, the turns do not increase sharply, but the car obediently "goes for the pedal". What is nice, overclocking "on the moment" provides both the gasoline "four", and also diesel and is still at all, accelerate from 0 to 100 or from 100 to 180.

It completely corresponds to overclocking and braking speakers.

There was a case when it was 180, and then the obstacle on the track has grown. Well, I think I will not have time to stop! I take to the oncoming and brake to the floor. And what was my surprise when she stopped in a matter of seconds, and not reaching the obstacle!

As for the suspension, first-first, the owners like its energy intensity:

The suspension is for our roads, it is unrealistic, it eats all the pits and irregularities.

The suspension is energy-intensive and sufficiently long-time, allows you to pass "lying police", without slowing speed. For all the time of operation - not a single breakdown.

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

On the way back, hit the snowfall. I had to overtake on reversible, 400-800 m, and they are in the snow. In front of me Kia Ceed Yuzila, I did not fly to the oncoming into the oncoming, and the kapa went like an iron. A 5 cm of the depth just did not notice. Accelerated from 80 km / h to 120 well, sooo rising.

Naturally, in this case, it says not only about the correct suspension settings, but also on the efficient operation of the full drive system and ESP. Indeed, send Chevrolet Captiva to a skid not easy at any speed.

Hate # 2: gasoline consumption

As for the economy of Chevrolet Captiva, here, as they say, "the opinions of scientists were divided". Owners of diesel versions are generally satisfied. Times grumble that in the city the consumption could have been smaller, although 10-11 l / 100 km can be called a completely acceptable indicator (especially with the fact that in this case Captiva with engines on heavy fuel and powerful, and dynamic of gasoline fellows ).

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But the owners of the most budget (and therefore the most massive) options with a 2,4-liter gasoline "four" with a capacity of 167 hp Pretty friendly express their indignation by excessive voraciousness of its cars:

Gasoline consumption, and the 95th, much more declared by the manufacturer. I can confidently say that in the city it amounts to no less than 17.5 liters per hundred, and sometimes much more. On the highway - about 11.5, in a mixed mode - 12.5-13 l / 100 km. I first thought that such a big consumption would be only during the period of the car running, but nothing like this. Eats - Mom Do not burn!

Fuel consumption is a separate fairy tale. Riding around the city, practically without traffic jams: on summer tires - about 15 liters, in winter - about 17 l / 100 km. Moderate ride style. At the same time, the on-board computer undertakes consumption on average for 2 liters per hundred. The volume of the tank is 65 liters, and in connection with this, you become a frequent visitor of refueling.

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

Although someone believes that for the car weighing two tons it is quite normal ...

Love # 2: Patency

Of course, the Planck evaluation of any crossover will be seriously different from those criteria by which professional off-road opportunists are evaluated. The owners of crossovers are quite sufficient that their cars allow them to be quite bold to move from the asphalt, to overcome the notorious "last kilometer" on the way to the country, well, and without any problems to park in a falling back of the courtyards.

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Actually, it is capable of more:

I could not resist when I drove to the country - I climbed into the plowed and blurred field. Neither Duster nor Honda CR-V, nor Tiguan - no one got there .. and I drove perfectly, no problems arose. True, in the trash, the whole car came, washed after an hour of three ....

In deep snowdrifts, rowing as a bulldozer. Somehow I knew a sliding clay, trying to climb a cool slide with a turn. Rubber smoked, the car was roaring, there was an attempt five, but still drove out!

When in February, Moscow brought, many could not go on their cars to work. I had the opportunity to observe a disaster scale in the parking lot where the poop. The absolute thrash was at the rear-wheel drive cars, could not leave even from the parking space, but the front drive was also awesome. And I calmly got out of the snowdrifts, not stuck, and in the evening it was also beautiful in Noura returned.

But there are certain features that limit Captiva's permeability. First, the "lower lip" of the front bumper. In discussions on the forums, the owners came to the general opinion that this item is better to immediately remove, because otherwise there is a very high risk to damage it on some ice bug or parking near a high border, and that he can't be damaged and two Other details from which the bumper consists. The reviews described not one such case ... But it is quite uncomfortable to dismantle this item:

I don't know what kind of clever thought it was so mounted .. half of the "lips" was screwed up with self-drawing outside, so I, in principle, did not make much difficulty to unscrew them, but the second half is screwed from the inside, and I suffered to turn them off. Why did you think up - I still do not understand ...

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

In very many reviews, the authors regret that the control of a full drive system does not provide forced locking the coupling responsible for connecting the rear axle. The collective mind offers such a solution based on "undocumented capabilities": Translate the ACP selector to manual mode and select 1 transmission. In this mode, the coupling is blocked, and the car includes both bridges. Alas, this "little trick" works only when moving forward, so an attempt to foll to the frozen curvature by a backstage can fail.

Hate # 1: quality components and reliability

Alas, Captiva does not apply to the number of boring cars, which are mainly writing that "only consumables changed for all the time." The list of faults failed to have owners are very and very extensive. We did a separate material about typical problems of running Captiva, we will go briefly here.

A rather problem node was a handouting box. The new one costs about 270,000 rubles, and on the disassembly find a live unit is not easy. Owners of cars with a manual gearbox complain about low clutch vitality ("Slightly offshore - immediately burns").

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

Many problems deliver engines. Diesels suffer by leaking oil from the crankcase pallet and the periodic failure of the nozzles, and the nozzle in the open position leads to the fact that the size filter is clogged and the intercoolers hoses are clogged. Gasoline engines require the replacement of the timing chain with rollers, tensioners and soothers approximately every 30,000 kilometers. Often, the problem delivers an exhaust manifold.

The suspension is a whole complex of problems and sores, some of which are associated with the defects of the assembly (such as an unloaded nut fastening of the strut of the transverse stability stabilizer), and the part is simply with the quality of components. Regularly fail the dampers of shock absorbers and silent blocks of levers, hub bearings (while changing the hub assembly).

Often, the starter falls under the replacement, and at one time GM conducted an revitalized campaign associated with a constructive defect and the melting of the power wire leading to the starter and the retractor relay. Alas, as we often happen, this information has come far from all owners.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

As a result, many feedback sounds serious discontent with the overall level of reliability:

I own a car for three years, careful exploitation. I practically did not go to the ground roads, I go empty, but in three years the exhaust manifold changed two times due to the constructive drawback, twice - the chain of timing, rollers and calm (in all cases the tension of the chains and wear of the tensioners). Replacing the ACP, just collapsed inside. Replacing ABS sensors both on the left and on the right front wheels. For 80,000, the front shock absorbers approached replacement (flowed). There were glitches of electronics. And all this - when operating a new car for three years. It is terrible to imagine what will happen when everything else will start.

There are quite a lot of complaints about the problems that, it seems, do not affect the speed, but at the same time they can bring the owner to white crown. For example, in the reviews complain about weak and absolutely not holding windshields and side windows that "scratch even from dust", that plastic in the cabin is very easy to scratch and loses appearance, especially on the back surface of the front seats, For failing plates of the rear window (with a typical case looks like this: the motor buzzes, and the liquid is not supplied due to the fact that somewhere in the depths of the car jumped the hose), on the fact that the brain in the upper part simply makes the brain with a constant tapping ("I had to give him a roll of toilet paper, apparently, while he saches and silent") ... In a word, the reliability of the model does not apply to the strengths of the model.

Love # 1: Comfort and price

Well, the main advantage of Chevrolet Captiva owners consider the overall level of comfort. About two components that create this comfort, namely, the volume of the cabin and smoothness, we have already talked. But Ergonomics are not less important: everything is in place in the cabin and at hand, the ergonomics is excellent, landing does not cause any complaints, the range of adjustments of the chair and the steering wheel are quite sufficient, buttons and adjustments are conveniently located. Front panel - soft, artificial leather in the cabin - beautiful and durable. In general, the stories about what, they say, "drove 1,000 kilometers almost without stopping and not tired" can be found very many more reviews. The only thing that some owners of the car are complaining are that gas and brake pedals are too spaced in height, so it's not too convenient to transfer foot from the pedal to the pedal.

Chevrolet Captiva '2006-16

Complete approval deserved and optional filling: heated rear seats, invisible access, double-zone climate control, hatch, electric drive front seats, electric windows, salon mirror with automersion, rain sensor and much more. Of course, someone can turn around that the car of this class would definitely prevent the heating of the steering wheel and windshield, adaptive cruise control, a more modern audio system and a little better noise insulation. But most likely, the owners could not write that "Captiva is the maximum comfort for the minimum of money."

Indeed, at that time, when GM corporation has not yet left the Russian market, and the model was officially sold in salons, comparable in class and capacity of crossovers, subject to compliance with the sets cost at least 300,000 rubles more expensive. And 300,000 is a serious stimulus to close the eyes to quite obvious flaws, especially since not less than bright advantages is also enough.

Chevrolet Captiva was first introduced in 2004 at the Paris Motor Show. In 2006, its production began. The medium-sized crossover was developed by the South Korean department of General Motors. Intrafavoric designation model C-100. In 2011, the updated version of Captiva C-140 was presented.

Engines

Chevrolet Captiva to the Russian market was supplied with two gasoline engines - 4-cylinder 2.4 liters (136 hp) and V6 3.2 liters (230 hp). In general, both engines are quite reliable.

The younger 2.4 liters when running more than 60 - 90 thousand km often requires a thermostat replacement. This will be prompted by the arrow of the temperature pointer below the usual position. The new original thermostat costs about 2,000 rubles, analogue is about 1,200 rubles. After 100 thousand km begins to "hilt" the rear seals of the crankshaft.

Drive GDM mechanism on this engine belt. The first replacement is spelled out by the Regulation for 120 thousand km, but many services recommend this to 90 thousand km, followed by replacement every 60 thousand km. Multiple owners have encountered trouble - belt break and curved valves.

The engine of 3.2 liters has a timing chain drive. But it's not worth it to hope for his eternity. Pulling the chain when running more than 80 - 100 thousand km - a common phenomenon. At the same time, there are drops that rolled out 140 - 160 thousand km without chain problems. The first signs of the need to replace the chain are errors in the onboard computer and the reduction of the engine thrust. In this case, the motor continues to work steadily, without outside noise. Tightening with the replacement of the chain is not worth -wear of the further operation of the engines occurred by the chain per 1-2 teeth. More often, after that, it is possible to do with low blood, and the engine simply stops running. Official dealers in the post-warranty period are asked to work with spare parts from 40 to 60 thousand rubles. In the usual services for work will have to give about 10 thousand rubles, and components will require about 8 thousand rubles. Often requires replacement and oil pressure sensor. The original will cost 4 thousand rubles, analogue is about 1 thousand rubles.

Leather oils from under the valve cover or oil in candlestones - frequent phenomenon for 2.4 liters engine during a mileage of more than 30 - 60 thousand km. On the motor 3.2 this is less common.

Transmission

The reliability of the mechanical gearbox of Chevrolet Controls does not occur. For the larger account "Avtomat" also does not cause complaints. But when there are more than 100 thousand km mileage, several owners were encountered with the advent of jerking after the box warp. In all cases, the intervention of specialists and the repair of the "automaton" was needed.

Current drives of the drives are a fairly common phenomenon on a pin with both types of gearboxes. On vehicles 2007 - 2008, a design defect of the internal gauge of the right drive of the displacement is found with the automatic transmission. Repair will require about 2.5 - 5 thousand rubles.

When running more than 60 - 80 thousand km, especially after long-term overcoming "off-road", often turns the cardan's suspended bearing in a rubber-based basis. This will prompt the vibration that appears at the initial moment of the start of the movement after the stop. Replacing a defective node is made assembled with a cardan, the cost of which is about 35-40 thousand rubles, for used - about 20 thousand rubles. Many produce a replacement directly suspended, picking up analogue from other cars, such as BMW X5 or Sable.

Often begins to leak the rear gearbox. The original seals pull at 5-6 thousand rubles for a couple, work on their replace will cost 2 thousand rubles. Some owners of Chevrolet Captiva manage to choose an analogue from Toyota for 300 - 500 rubles per piece.

Chassis

The front stabilizer racks begin to knock after 30 - 40 thousand km. The original cost about 800 - 900 rubles, the analogs are twice as cheaper - 300 - 400 rubles. The front stabilizer bushings walk longer - 80 - 100 thousand km. When running more than 60 - 100 thousand km, it may be necessary to replace the front hub bearings (2.5 - 4 thousand rubles), which comes assembled with the hub. By the same time, the front shock absorbers can start tapping and "sweating". Silent blocks of levers are surreated in 100 - 120 thousand km.

Chevrolet Captiva steering rack often begins to knock on running more than 40 - 60 thousand km. By this time a knock may appear in the steering shaft cardan. Often there are leaks in the places of connecting the tubes of the GUR system. In the cold, there are cases of disrupting the hose of the hydraulic fusion hose, which can lead to the failure of the pump GUR (6-7 thousand rubles).

ABS sensors, especially the rear, often require replacement after 80 - 100 thousand km. New sensors official dealers are offered for 4500 rubles, in the auto parts store the original will be available for 3000 rubles, but you can find analogue for 800 rubles. The front brake pads go more than 30-50 thousand km (650 rubles per set). Rear brake pads serve more than 80 thousand km. Front brake discs go more than 100 - 120 thousand km (2-3 thousand rubles per disk). Rear brake discs serve even longer (1.5-2 thousand rubles).

Conclusion

As can be seen, the serious problems of Chevrolet Captiva practically does not deliver. Basically, all the troubles are just "children's sores", get rid of which is easy.

Full-size seven crossover for reasonable money - it is in this way that can characterize Chevrolet Captiva. And it is these qualities of the Korean crossover with the legendary American emblem on the radiator lattice attract motorists. However, this is not the only strengths of Captiva. They can be attributed to the more impressive controllability and an attractive appearance, which still does not seem outdated. But can Chevrolet Captiva boast also reliability?

Calion and Body Finish

Despite the fact that Captiva's paintwork coverage is not particularly durable to name, there are no obvious corrosion foci even on the oldest copies of the crossover. Is that the fifth door, which is characteristic of many modern cars, may unexpectedly disappear with small foci of rust.

For trimming of Chevrolet Captiva, not the most expensive finishing materials were used. But even with time they do not lose their external appeal. There are no special comments and the work of electrical equipment. It is worth paying attention to the wiring laid under the hood and under the bottom of the car. Most often, protective corrugations over time begin to skip dust, sand and moisture, which leads to impaired insulation of wires and subsequent failures of various systems. Even more often the audits of the tightness of the connectors will have to do those motorists that will force water obstacles. Especially from such trips suffers the wiring, which goes to the coupling sensors of the full drive system and the anti-lock system.

Video: Used cars - Chevrolet Captiva, 2008.

How reliable the engine?

As for the power units, the ideal choice for used Captiva can be considered a gasoline 2,4-liter engine, which was installed on dorestayling versions of the crossover. And let his 136 horsepower enough, except for a measured ride, but thanks to a simple and proven design time, this power unit can boast enviable reliability. In favor of the 2.4-liter engine, the fact that he is very familiar with the majority of mechanics. There will be no problems with its service and repair.

It has been properly proven and the same engine that began to be installed on Chevrolet Captiva after restyling. But due to the fact that his design turned out to be much more modern and more complicated, then there are more problems with him anymore. One of them is a gas distribution mechanism, the resource of which can fluctuate in very wide limits. Typically, the chain is withstanding about 120 thousand kilometers, but some Captiva owners have already happened to be replaced by a gas distribution mechanism chain after a run of 40-50 thousand kilometers. So if you hear foreign ringing sounds, it is better to immediately spend money on the replacement of the entire set of the gas distribution mechanism.

Comparatively rarely on used Chevrolet Captiva there are gasoline "six" with a volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters. In general, each of these power units is very reliable, however, and the chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism will have to be changed at least every 150 thousand kilometers. In addition, Captiva six-cylinder engines have a tendency to overheating, so immediately after buying a car it is worthwhile to clean the cooling radiators and make sure that the fans are working. If the engine is still overround, then first will have to face increased consumption of engine oil, and in perspective with the full bulkhead of the motor. Characterized problems with overheating and increased oil appetite and for the engine of 3 liters, which appeared on Chevrolet Captiva much later and has not yet managed to fully show his weaknesses.

In Europe, they were sold and diesel Captiva with 2 and 2.2 liter engines. But since officially in our country, crossovers with these power units were not supplied, then it is extremely difficult to find them in the used market. And it is unlikely that the purchase of diesel Captiva can be considered appropriate. Gentle fuel nozzles with our not the highest quality diesel fuel will not please a large resource.

Video: Chevrolet Captiva Choosing a used crossover!

Will there be problems with the gearbox?

The mechanical transmission box on Captiva serves a long time and without any problems. The owners of the crossover will have to be monitored except for the oil level in the "mechanics", since the boxes from GM traditionally can "sweat" with oil. With automatic transmission problems more. Before restyling on Captiva, AISIN AW55-5-51 was installed, which not only has a relatively gentle hydraulic lobby, but also is afraid of overheating. With the assault even the middle severity of the off-road, this will have to be considered. However, if you go quietly and follow the health of the cooling system, "AUTOMA" on dorestayling Chevrolet Captiva will be able to quickly hold out 150-200 thousand kilometers. After updating, the crossover began to install a six-speed automatic gearbox from GM, which in terms of reliability turned out to be even worse than the AISIN automaton. The tendency to overheating was added "children's" diseases of the hydroblock and much more serious problems with box liners. As a result - some owners of restyling Captiva had the opportunity to repair the box even during the period of the warranty on the car. The owners of the used Captiva do this will have to have for their money.

In the Chevrolet Captiva suspension, the shock absorbers are most complained. Many owners of the crossover have already time to note for themselves that after 30-40 thousand kilometers, they noticeably lose their effectiveness. Another thing is that even in this case, it is possible to depart more than 100 thousand kilometers to them, but there are no longer a pleasure from driving. Stabilizer racks are not too reliable on Captiva. For a couple with sleeves, they will have to change every 30-40 thousand kilometers. Another 10 thousand kilometers will have to pay attention to the steering. Most often, the steering rail starts to knock on this run.

So such a solid, at first glance, Captiva actually turns out to be far from the most durable and trouble-free car. Although I will have to say that the owners of the crossover will have to be in service more often than most of their colleagues, it will not be possible. With timely and competent service, Chevrolet Captiva will not prevent big trouble. And minor malfunctions on Captiva are usually eliminated not too expensive, which can also be considered one of the advantages of this crossover.

15.10.2016

Chevrolet Captiva (Chevrolet Captiva) is one of the most affordable crossovers in the CIS, especially in the second-hand version. Such a car, at the age of 4 - 5 years, can be purchased in the secondary market for 12 - 15 thousand cu. With its sizes and appearance, the cost of the car looks very suspicious, possibly probably in the reliability and cost of its content? In this and many other things now and try to figure out.

A bit of history:
Chevrolet Captive - Compact Crossover, developed by the South Korean division "General Motors », in 2004. The machine is based on the platform used in cars "" and "Saturn Vue". In Australia and New Zealand, the car is sold under the name "Holden Captiva". In 2010, an updated version of the vehicle was appeared, which was first presented at the auto show, in Paris. The model received a new appearance, a modified interior design. Also, the changes affected the chassis: the suspension was significantly finalized, the stiffness of the springs was changed and new transverse stability stabilizers were installed. In 2011, in Tashkent, a presentation of the updated Chevrolet of the Captive, produced by GM Uzbekistan was held. In addition to the new appearance, a new 3.0 liter engine (250 - 283l.s is 2.0) and a six-speed automatic transmission appeared. Officially, the updated version was presented at the Geneva Auto Show in 2013.

The advantages and disadvantages of Chevrolet Captive with mileage.

Once, cars with a yellow cross on the hood were made of thick metal, but it remained in the past. Body iron is very afraid of reagents, which we richly sprinkle the road. Faster starts blooming: the lid of the trunk, thresholds and edges of the doors. Like many other cars, chrome elements begin to climb in a couple of years of operation.

Power units

Officially, in the CIS, Chevrolet Kapital was supplied only with gasoline engines, the first - four-cylinder 2.4 liters (136 hp), the second - six-cylinder 3.2 (230 hp) and 3.0 (249 - 283 hp). Machines, with a turbocked diesel engine with a volume of 2.0 liters, officially, not supplied to us, and all the options presented on the secondary market were brought from abroad. A more powerful diesel engine of 2.2 liters on our market is relatively recently recently and talking about serious breakdowns too early. Cars with a motor 2.4 are equipped with a timing belt drive, the replacement of the belt and roller according to the regulations should be held every 120000 km, but the experienced owners recommend changing the belt at least once every 80,000 km. When running 60 - 70 km, the oscilts of the crankshaft begin to leak, first the problem is practically not noticeable, since it minimally affects oil consumption, but in the future, somewhere to 100 - 120 thousand km, the flow increases, and the glands have to be changed. Often, the temperature sensor ceases to issue information to eliminate the problem - the thermostat should be replaced.

In the motor 3.2 liters, the timing of timber is equipped with a metal chain, it would seem better because the chain serves as long as longer, but not in the case of a capita. In this car, the chain has the same resource as the belt. Formally, there are no recommendations for replacing the chain by 120000, in rare cases it can pass 150-180 thousand km, but mostly changed by 80 - 100 thousand km of mileage. Signals about the need to change the chain will serve: deterioration in the dynamics of overclocking, the sound sound of the motor, periodically pops up an error on the onboard computer. It is not worth tightening with the replacement, as in the future, it can stretch and jump into several teeth, which will lead to expensive repair (1000 - 1500 cu). If you have noticed that the battery is quickly discharged, most likely, the diode bridge of the generator is dying, the replacement will cost approximately 150 USD.

A newer volume of 3.0 direct injection is equipped with a more reliable timing chain and very successful TNVD. It is also easy to talk about any serious problems, but many owners note a decent oil consumption and a tendency to overheating at the slightest hint of contamination of the cooling system.

Transmission

Chevrolet Captive is equipped with the following types of gearboxes: five-speed mechanics, five- and six-speed automatic transmission. The mechanical transmission is considered completely trouble-free, but the machine can deliver a lot of trouble when running less than 100,000 km, as the automatic transmission is prone to overheats that lead to serious problems with the inserts of the box itself. In addition, on the machines of the first years of release, there was enough "children's" problems in the hydroblock and the cooling system of the box. If the trim box starts switches with jerks, you need to urgently contact the service.

Weak chains of Chevrolet Captive

The suspension at Chevrolet Captive is quite strong and even if it does, then only with a large mileage and mostly on trifles. As with most modern cars, the first, to replace, will ask for racks and front stabilizer bushings on a run of 40 - 50 thousand km (replacement cost of 30 - 50 cu, both sides). The wheel bearings will have to change every 60 - 80 thousand km, they change assembly with the hub (for not the original bearing will have to pay from 130 to 180 cu). The shock absorbers, on average, will serve 80-100 thousand km, 120000 km of mileage will need to replace the silent blocks of levers. ABS sensors will have to change after 80,000 km. If lifting the car on the lift, you will notice the leaks of oil on the gearbox, do not panic, most likely it is necessary to replace the coating of the drives or the inner coat of displacement drive. As for the steering, the rake begins to knock on the mileage of 80-100 thousand km. Often there are leaks in the joints of the power steering system, and if a large amount of fluid flows, it will be necessary to replace the pump GUR. The front brake pads change every 40-50 thousand km, the rear - 70-80 thousand km.

Four-wheel drive is made according to a typical scheme for most parquets - when the front axis is slipped, the rear is automatically connected. The design is simple, but even it requires attention. If you even abuse, even a light offroad, then over time, the cardan bearing will be checked. Formally, the node is changing in a boron with a cardan, and this pleasure is not cheap, but the craftsmen learned to save. Many simply rewind fasteners and integrate the suspension bearing from the "Sable".

Salon

The finishing of the Chevrolet Captive salon is made of low-cost materials, and the build quality leaves much to be desired. Over time, the chair equipped with an electric drive begins to break out, the backlash backrest and armrest also appears. With a sharp drop of temperatures between the roof and the upholstery, condensate appears, it comes out through the lighting ceiling, rearly through the clips of the fifth door. Also, it is worth checking the working capacity of janitors, as the fuse in the control unit cuts into many machines. When incorrect fuel readings appear, check the connector under the tank of the power steering, which goes to the fuse block.

Outcome:

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

Advantages:

Cost on the secondary market.
Design.
Capacity.
Comfortable suspension.
Service cost.

Disadvantages:

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

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

Sincerely, the editors of the vehicle