Complaints
198
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#156 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:66,849 mi
Fires:2
#230 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:79,103 mi
#316 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:59,311 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 56 | — | 2 | 66,849 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | — | — | 79,103 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 59,311 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 71,112 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 46,859 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | — | 73,840 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | — | 58,200 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 54,250 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Chain/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
56
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
66,849
Engine Problems
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,103
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,311
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,112
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,859
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,840
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,200
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,250
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Chain/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2014 Chevrolet Captiva — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2014 Chevrolet Captiva has 198 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 56 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (56 complaints, avg 66,849 mi); Engine Problems (30 complaints, avg 79,103 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (16 complaints, avg 59,311 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,071 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva include 13 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Captiva reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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