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2014 Chevrolet Captiva recalls & complaints

144 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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144complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Captiva under individual trim or body names rather than "Captiva", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

144complaints
9crashes
2fires
15injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (61), Engine (34), Unknown Or Other (30), Transmission / drivetrain (17), Body / structure (10).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

06/02/2026 · Electrical system
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 contact…

09/27/2024 · Body / structure
I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents .

05/21/2024 · Engine
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 an…

01/09/2024 · Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle then lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. Upon inspection, there was white smoke coming from the engine, and ther…

12/15/2023 · Airbags · crash
I got into a car accident someone pulled in front of me and I hit them and my air bags didn’t go off

09/07/2023 · Engine
My car consistently burned through oil despite getting regular oil changes and checks. The oil burned through before I was aware and the car now needs a new engine that will cost more than it’s worth

08/18/2023 · Electrical system · fire
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 pol…

05/11/2023 · Electrical system
Key gets stuck in the ignition. Turns off to ACC, but won’t turn back to LOCK. Cannot remove key.

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