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2014 Chevrolet Captiva problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 144owner complaints
- 9crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 30%fail the UK MOT
144 complaints, against an average of 88 for the other 3 Chevrolet Captiva model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
The components named most often in the 144 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2014 Chevrolet Captiva owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 144 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAPossibility of a fire
Risk: Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.
Fix: Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
UK DVSAPossibility of fire
Risk: In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.
EU Safety GateSome vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have starter motor failure while driving due to a thermal damage of the starter cable.This might lead to accidents.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateMalfunction of the diesel particulate filter could cause the lower engine compartment cover to overheat and catch fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 Chevrolet Captiva owners report?
12 of the 144 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The vehicle was purchased through a dealer sale. The mileage at the time of the purchase was 140,436. It was discovered four days later that there was a mileage discrepancy. The odometer suddenly turned to 228,000. The contact was unable to obtain a title. The state attorney general was contacted, who referred to the state, who failed to answer the phone and the NHTSA hotline.
I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents .
This car is a 2014 chevy captiva it has had multiple leaks that I have repaired on my own the engine gussles up gas like there's no tomorrow and then on hot days even though all liquids are filled will randomly have a check engine code and a reduced engine code amd service stabiltek system come on all at once. Now in this car I replaced the fuel pump, up and down 02 sensors the whole catalytic system front from to back and this issue still happens. Something is internally wrong with this car.and when the car decides to through these codes it makes a percolating sound like a pot of coffee is…
I got into a car accident someone pulled in front of me and I hit them and my air bags didn’t go off
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 fire herself after removing the visor from the vehicle. A police or fire report was not filed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who failed to provide a diagnosis as to the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired as the visor was replaced, but the failure…
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.
Key stuck in ignition causing anti theft lock which causes battery to die
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…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door handle fractured from the inside. The vehicle was taken to the body shop where it was replaced. The contact mentioned that the front driver’s door and rear passenger’s door handles were fractured from the inside. The contact informed the dealer of the defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
WE WERE INVOLVED IN A DOMINO EFFECT ACCIDENT, WHERE MY CAR WAS TOTALED. IT SUFFERED SEVERE FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, WITH THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AS WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY CAR FOR OVER A YEAR; SINCE 71K MILES. OVER THE PAST 30 DAYS, I HAVE TAKEN MY CAPTIVA IN FOR THE SAME ISSUES, CHIMES, AND DASHBOARD LIGHT UP DUE TO TRACTION CONTROL / STABILITRAK ISSUES. I'M TOLD THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE; YET, I'M OUT WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTERS AND THE DASHBOARD IS CONTINUOUSLY CHIMING AND SHOWING THE SAME ISSUES (STABILITRAK AND TRACTION CONTROL). I AM REQUESTING A REAL CHEVROLET TECHNICIAN TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE. I'M SCHEDULED TO TAKE IT BACK THIS COMING WEEK. MILES ARE AROUND 80,654. I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH…
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED ON MY TURN SIGNAL AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT. AS I TRIED TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR STARTED RUNNING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING AT 80MPH AND WAS SURROUNDED BY OTHERS TRAVELING AT THE SAME RATE OF SPEED. I WAS LUCKY I WASN'T KILLED. I ALSO HAVE TO TRY MULTIPLE TIMES TO START THE CAR, AND THE KEY HAS TO BE RELEASED MANUALLY.
2014 Chevrolet Captiva: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva; the most common categories were electrical system (61, 42.4%), engine (34, 23.6%), power train (17, 11.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 9 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 15 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
Across 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (42.4% of complaints), engine (23.6% of complaints), power train (11.8% of complaints), structure (6.9% of complaints), electronic stability control (esc) (6.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why won't my 2014 Chevrolet Captiva start?
8 of the 144 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva (5.6%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "Driving vehicle all of a sudden it just cut off with no warning . Lost power just went dead and would not start back up had to get towed." (NHTSA complaint 11444771, December 2021). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva engine?
6 of the 144 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva (4.2%) describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. One owner wrote: "My vehicle wouldn't start, thought it was the battery, wouldn't take a jump, had towed to mechanic, told timing chain broke, need a new, used or rebuilt engine. it only has 84000 miles on it, oil changes done regularly, read other complaints, seem very simular" (NHTSA complaint 11364128, October 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
5 of the 144 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva (3.5%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "Car loses voltage while driving and radio shut off. sometimes car will not start and i have to bang the fuse box to get a connection. i have also seen the emergency parking brake icon, abs, traction control and service traction control all light up." (NHTSA complaint 11230025, July 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Captiva
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.