2013 Chevrolet Caprice Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2013 Chevrolet Caprice has 9 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve electrical system and power train.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 9 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 22.2%
POWER TRAIN
1 11.1%
ENGINE
1 11.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 11.1%
SUSPENSION
1 11.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 22.2% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice
The 2013 Chevrolet Caprice has 9 owner complaints in this dataset. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 22% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2013 Chevrolet Caprice are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN (1), ENGINE (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 7 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2013 Chevrolet Caprice?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 8 of 8 systems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 Reports22% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FRACTURED. THE EQUIPMENT CONSISTED OF LIGHTS, SIREN, RADIO, AND MOUNTING SYSTEM WHICH WAS THE OVERALL RELAY SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OVER SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 7/10/15*CN UPDATED 10/2/2017*CN
3/25/2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V54000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
6/9/2015
POWER TRAIN
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
DRIVING VEHICLE ON DIRT ROAD, ROAD ABRUPTLY TURNED TO SOFT SAND. VEHICLE WAS LAGGING IN THE SAND. ABLE TO GET VEHICLE TURNED AROUND TO GET BACK TO SOLID ROAD. SWITCHING BETWEEN AUTOMATIC & MANUAL MODE ON THE TRANSMISSION TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED AROUND, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING & SAW SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER HOOD. UNDER HOOD SMOKE COMING FROM DOWN BELOW ENGINE AREA ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AREA. SMOKE WAS THICK WHITE & CHEMICAL SMELLING. ENGINE AREA IGNITED TO FLAMES. ATTEMPTED TO PUT FIRE OUT WITH WATER WITH NO LUCK. VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED UP. VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL CAR. *TR
4/3/2014
ENGINE
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
DRIVING VEHICLE ON DIRT ROAD, ROAD ABRUPTLY TURNED TO SOFT SAND. VEHICLE WAS LAGGING IN THE SAND. ABLE TO GET VEHICLE TURNED AROUND TO GET BACK TO SOLID ROAD. SWITCHING BETWEEN AUTOMATIC & MANUAL MODE ON THE TRANSMISSION TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED AROUND, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING & SAW SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER HOOD. UNDER HOOD SMOKE COMING FROM DOWN BELOW ENGINE AREA ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AREA. SMOKE WAS THICK WHITE & CHEMICAL SMELLING. ENGINE AREA IGNITED TO FLAMES. ATTEMPTED TO PUT FIRE OUT WITH WATER WITH NO LUCK. VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED UP. VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL CAR. *TR
4/3/2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SENT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, DEALER SAYS THE MOTOR GEARS STRIPPED. WE REFERENCE THE CURRENT RECALL ISSUED BY GM FOR THIS PROBLEM. WE WERE TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT BEFORE JUNE 2013. THE WIPER MOTOR SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 44,000 MILES. *TR
11/24/2014
SUSPENSION
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
A CRUNCHING OR GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FLASHES WHEN THE GRINDING NOISE HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIME ONE DAY THEN MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR A WEEK
9/3/2015
STEERING
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
A CRUNCHING OR GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FLASHES WHEN THE GRINDING NOISE HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIME ONE DAY THEN MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR A WEEK
9/3/2015
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
A CRUNCHING OR GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FLASHES WHEN THE GRINDING NOISE HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIME ONE DAY THEN MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR A WEEK
9/3/2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THIS IS ONLY A 2013 CAPTIVA, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, FUEL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM IS ON ITS WAY OUT. THINK WE BOUGHT A LEMON AS WE JUST HAD THE SHIFTING SENSOR CHIP GO OUT A MONTH AGO, NOT GOOD ON A WELL TAKEN CARE OF VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.
12/19/2015
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 9
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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