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
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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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
104 reports with mileage · 34 unknown
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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.
Power Train complaints
17 reportsThe contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was stopped for either a traffic sign or traffic light, the engine would make a grinding noise. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a lot of engine oil, requiring constant refilling every week. The contact stated no warni…
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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was stopped for either a traffic sign or traffic light, the engine would make a grinding noise. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a lot of engine oil, requiring constant refilling every week. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain replaced. The contact spoke with a dealer and asked if the VIN was under recall. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The key keeps getting stuck in the ignition once the car is off. This prevents me from being able to leave my car unattended. I was trying to go grocery shopping and couldn't because the key wouldn't come out of the ignition for me to lock the doors. 01/04/2022. The most recent time this happened before today was about 2 weeks a…
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The key keeps getting stuck in the ignition once the car is off. This prevents me from being able to leave my car unattended. I was trying to go grocery shopping and couldn't because the key wouldn't come out of the ignition for me to lock the doors. 01/04/2022. The most recent time this happened before today was about 2 weeks ago 12/21/2021. I tried starting the vehicle again and turning it off and it still wouldn't allow the key to release. My husband was able to get the key out the last after several hours. We will be scheduling an appointment with service center when an appointment becomes available to have it inspected. Based on research this has been an issue with captiva's in the past.
AS THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FINALIZED FOR THE 2010-2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GM TERRAIN 2.4L ECOTEC OIL CONSUMPTION. THE 2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR 2.4L ECOTEC ENGINES WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS DAMAGED ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSING ISSUES. I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE KNOCKING AND CONSTANT CHECK …
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AS THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FINALIZED FOR THE 2010-2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GM TERRAIN 2.4L ECOTEC OIL CONSUMPTION. THE 2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR 2.4L ECOTEC ENGINES WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS DAMAGED ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSING ISSUES. I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE KNOCKING AND CONSTANT CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. I HAVE TO PUT 2 QUARTS OF OIL IN EVERY 3000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS A ROUGH IDLE WHEN SITTING AND LACKS ACCELERATION. IT CONTINUES TO BURN OUT MY O2 SENSORS AND CAM SENSORS. THE DEALERSHIP I TOOK TOO FOR REGULAR SERVICE NEGLECTED TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES TILL I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION SUIT ALREADY AGAINST THEM AND MY CAR BEING 4 QUARTS LOW ON OIL.
BLEW THE REAR MAIN SEAL IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO CLOGGED PCV VALVE. GM SERVICE BULLETIN 14882 COVERS 2011-2013 WHY DOES IT NOT COVER MY 2014 SAME ENGINE SAME PROBLEM!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT FAILED TO MOVE FROM THE ACC POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND JIGGLED THE GEAR SHIFT, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CRANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT FAILED TO MOVE FROM THE ACC POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND JIGGLED THE GEAR SHIFT, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CRANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SULLIVAN-PARKHILL CHEVROLET CADILLAC (440 W. ANTHONY DR., CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822, (217)-351-4715) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
KEY GETS STUCK, WILL ONLY TURN BACKWARDS TO THE ACC AND WILL NOT COME OUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN PARKING THE CAR AND TURNING IT OFF. YOU HAVE TO PRAY WHEN PARKING THE CAR.
THE KEY ISN'T RELEASING FROM THE IGNITION. YOU MUST TURN CAR ON AND OFF, MOVE GEAR SHIFT IN AND OUT OF PARK TO MANUAL AND BACK TO PARK AGAIN THEN TRY AGAIN TO START THE CAR AND TURN IT OFF TO GET IT TO RELEASE TO OFF POSITION INSTEAD OF GETTING STUCK AT THE ACC POSITION. THIS HAPPENS AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES. TAKING ANYWHE…
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THE KEY ISN'T RELEASING FROM THE IGNITION. YOU MUST TURN CAR ON AND OFF, MOVE GEAR SHIFT IN AND OUT OF PARK TO MANUAL AND BACK TO PARK AGAIN THEN TRY AGAIN TO START THE CAR AND TURN IT OFF TO GET IT TO RELEASE TO OFF POSITION INSTEAD OF GETTING STUCK AT THE ACC POSITION. THIS HAPPENS AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES. TAKING ANYWHERE FROM 5 MINUTES TO 3 HOURS TO GET IT OUT OF THE IGNITION. VERY FRUSTRATION WHEN YOU NEED TO BE TO WORK AT A CERTAIN TIME AND ARE EVEN EARLY. THEN STILL END UP BEING LATE BECAUSE THE KEY WON'T COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. READING THROUGH SOME OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN MANY GM MODELS. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO TAKE AND EXTRA SET OF KEYS WITH YOU AND PRAY WHILE YOU ARE AT WORK NO ONE STEALS YOUR VEHICLE.
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET , WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A U-TURN, MY VEHICLE GEAR SHIFTED BACK TO NEUTRAL AND PARK . WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND MY CAR WAS STILL MOVING FORWARD. I PUSHED BACK THE GEAR TO PARK POSITION AND STOPPED AT A CURB. I COULDN'T START BACK THE VEHICLE ANYMORE, IF IT WASN'T FO…
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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET , WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A U-TURN, MY VEHICLE GEAR SHIFTED BACK TO NEUTRAL AND PARK . WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK AND MY CAR WAS STILL MOVING FORWARD. I PUSHED BACK THE GEAR TO PARK POSITION AND STOPPED AT A CURB. I COULDN'T START BACK THE VEHICLE ANYMORE, IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CURB I COULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE OR A TREE AND HURT MYSELF.
THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. IT WILL NOT GO PAST THE ACCESSORY TO TURN OFF. THE CAR IS LEFT ON WITH THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH THE BATTERY GOING DEAD. THE LIGHTED RING AROUND WHERE YOU PUT THE KEY IN ALSO GOES ON AND OFF.
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.
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