2014 Chevrolet CaptivaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 138 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva has problems
138 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60 | 3 |
| Engine | 30 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2014 Chevrolet Captiva recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 electrical system complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2014 vs. every other Captiva 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 Captiva median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2014 Chevrolet Captiva safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Captiva owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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