2014 Chevrolet Captiva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Captiva years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. That is the most of any Captiva model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (60 complaints, 43%), typically at around 64,600 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 138owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Captiva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 60 | 43% | 64,600 | “stuck ignition” (27%) | — |
| Engine | 30 | 22% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 30 | 22% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 12% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 7% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 7% | 42,065 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 25,967 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 18,800 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 72,123 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Chevrolet Captiva recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while in the vehicle, she noticed smoke filling the interior of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, she noticed the smoke originating from a fire on the passenger side visor. The contact stated that she was able to extinguish the…
Key gets stuck in the ignition. Turns off to ACC, but wonât turn back to LOCK. Cannot remove key.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various…
Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately.
2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can
Other Chevrolet Captiva years
← 2013 Captiva · 2015 Captiva →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Captiva | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 Captiva | 97 | 0 |
| 2012 Captiva | 65 | 0 |
| 2011 Captiva | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 60 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Captiva model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.