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2014 Chevrolet Captiva
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Captiva years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva are substantially higher than the model-year median of 65.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
3225–50K
2950–75K
1775–100K
15100–150K
3150K+
104 reports with mileage · 34 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 60 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
3 reportsTHE VEHICLE IDLE CONTROL BEGAN MISBEHAVING, WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE CAR CONSTANTLY IDLED HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD, EVEN AFTER A THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. NOW THE CAR IS RIDING WORSE THAN EVER, WITH A LOT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN/BRAKES, WHICH HAPPENS SITTING STILL AND WORSENS AS T…
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THE VEHICLE IDLE CONTROL BEGAN MISBEHAVING, WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE CAR CONSTANTLY IDLED HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD, EVEN AFTER A THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. NOW THE CAR IS RIDING WORSE THAN EVER, WITH A LOT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN/BRAKES, WHICH HAPPENS SITTING STILL AND WORSENS AS THE SPEED CLIMBS. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMPS (FRONT AND BACK) HAVE BOTH GONE OUT. THE SUSPENSION IS HORRIBLE AND DESPITE NEW TIRES, BALANCING, ROTATION, ALIGNMENTS...BRAKES/ROTORS, YOU NAME IT ... THE CAR JUST DOESN'T DRIVE VERY SMOOTHLY. NOW THE ENGINE IS KNOCKING AND THE TIMING CHAIN SOUNDS LIKE IT IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I DOUBT I WILL EVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY, DESPITE BEING LOYAL TO THE BRAND AND ONLY PURCHASING CHEVYS. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED IN THEIR CRAFTSMANSHIP, IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT.
THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE DIED WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHT. IT RESTARTED AND DIED IMMEDIATELY AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. OIL BLEW OUT THE EXHAUST PIPE AND COVERED THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE REST OF THE OIL DRAINED ONTO THE STREET BELOW THE VEHICLE.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.