repaired · 2017 Q1
Seats
Risk. An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2014 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-375 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Steering
2Electrical system
2Engine
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Caprice recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Seats
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Caprice year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caprice median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Caprice owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
THIS VEHICLE IS ONE OF A FLEET OF SEVEN VEHICLES FOR THE LA GRANGE ILLINOIS POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLES WERE RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AND WERE SHIPPED FROM AUSTRALIA. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE MAJORITY OF THIS FLEET (NOW 6 OF THE 7 CARS) HAVE ALL HAD POWER STEERING…
AS THE BARTONVILLE ILLINOIS POLICE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO THIS VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING AND BEGINNING A TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT WHICH TIME HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. HE THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. THE…
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