2014 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caprice years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Caprice model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints, 67%), typically at around 7,919 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 67% | 7,919 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 41,374 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured August 14, 2013, to February 3, 2014, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured August 15, 2013, to February 16, 2014. The affected vehicles received replacement seat base assemblies during repair service, but during the work, the seat position target bracket may not have been transferred from the old seat to the new one. Without the seat position target bracket, the air bag may deploy at a higher intensity than necessary.
Risk: An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, install a seat frame equipped with a target bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15567.
Seats
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on city streets, the vehicle door locks unlock and lock back repeatedly. Vehicle experiences some hesitation and power to car cuts off and then back on again causing it to jerk. Most the time this occurs while driving but on occasion it will also happen when stopped at a light. It…
Key gets stuck ignition repeatedly. Took to williams chevrolet march of 2017, 25,691 miles. Replaced ignition cylinder. In march of 2019 the key began to get stuck again, 36,579 miles. Removed and replaced lock cylinder 3/19/2019. Within 2 days the key was sticking again. On 3/27/2019 it would not…
We currently have three 2014 caprice ppv vehicles that have power steering issues. Our police officers have reported that the power steering intermittently stops working before completely failing. Three of the four caprice vehicles have the same problem within two weeks and mileage between 47k-52k.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet caprice. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the emergency equipment fractured. The equipment consists 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…
I purchase this vehicle on january 20, 2015 but didn't pick up from dealership until february 3, 2015, i was waiting for the seats covering to be installed along with the remote start i ordered. I notice on about february 10, 2015 the engine light came on, i contacted a local dealership closer to…
Other Chevrolet Caprice years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 Caprice | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 Caprice | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Caprice | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Caprice | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Caprice | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Caprice | 65 | 4 |
| 1995 Caprice | 88 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caprice model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.