2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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3/5

★★★☆☆

Safety Rating

198

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 5 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

The 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA has received a total of 198 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (56 complaints), Engine (30 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (30 complaints).

Recalls for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

198 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11539471 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 134,000 miles 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 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 reoccurred.  When the failure occurred, the second visor light was blinking as the driver's side visor light was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle temperature gauge also increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed an additional failure with the exhaust manifold. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V879000 (Electrical System, Interior Lighting), but the vehicle was not included in the recall.  The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 134,742.
#11539471 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | | 134,000 miles 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 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 reoccurred.  When the failure occurred, the second visor light was blinking as the driver's side visor light was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle temperature gauge also increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed an additional failure with the exhaust manifold. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 15V879000 (Electrical System, Interior Lighting), but the vehicle was not included in the recall.  The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 134,742.
#11521542 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | N/A miles
Key gets stuck in the ignition. Turns off to ACC, but won’t turn back to LOCK. Cannot remove key.
#11516921 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 72,123 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various occasions she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after turning off the vehicle and that the power seat was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on various occasions, where the failure could not be duplicated, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was taken and towed to the local dealer on various occasions, where the failures could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed back to the dealer on several occasions, where it was diagnosed that the Central Body Control Modules (BCMs) remote key housing and the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,123.
#11516921 | SEATS | | 72,123 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various occasions she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after turning off the vehicle and that the power seat was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on various occasions, where the failure could not be duplicated, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was taken and towed to the local dealer on various occasions, where the failures could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed back to the dealer on several occasions, where it was diagnosed that the Central Body Control Modules (BCMs) remote key housing and the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,123.

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Safety Rating for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

The 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA received an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Side Crash ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

21-NA-043 — WHEELS

This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.

PI1300B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians information on resetting the change transmission fluid message on Driver Information Center (DIC) after changing the transmission fluid.

GCUS-3-770 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

15806 Customer Satisfaction Program (Suspension lifted for 09-10 MY). Under certain conditions, a software error could cause the odometer value in certain vehicles to increase a small amount (a fraction of a [mile/kilometer]) at startup. The impact of this potential error on the vehicle is minor-only three occurrences in the...

PIT5353A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.

PI0962D — EQUIPMENT

This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct the customers concern of multiple radio issues and navigation issues.

PIP5096C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P011, P0014, P0021, and or P0024. During inspection if no other drivability concerns found inspect the engine EUN sticker for an (A) before the...

PIP5206 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a knock noise at idle that diminishes as the engine RPM is increased. Technician will need to remove accessory belt to verify noise is not accessory belt related, Check G109 for sufficient clamp load, remove G109...

PI1254A — EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

SB-0000189797-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

PI0962B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct the customers concern of multiple radio issues and navigation issues.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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