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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.

8 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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134,000 miles · Aug 18, 2023
Electrical SystemInterior LightingFire

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11539471

Mileage unknown · May 11, 2023
Electrical System

Key gets stuck in the ignition. Turns off to ACC, but won’t turn back to LOCK. Cannot remove key.

NHTSA ODI #11521542

72,123 miles · Apr 13, 2023
Electrical SystemSeats

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11516921

Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2022
Electrical SystemPower TrainStructure

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.

NHTSA ODI #11494028

Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2022
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiperFire

2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can

NHTSA ODI #11473116

Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2022
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other

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.

NHTSA ODI #11446193

Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2021
Electrical SystemEngine

WHEN TURNING THE IGNATION OFF, THE KEY WILL NOT TURN OFF, IT STAY'S IN THE OPEN POSITION KEEPING THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE CAR FROM TURNING OFF, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRIAL FIRE. I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNATION, IT MAKES THE CAR BATTERY RUN DOWN, AND SOMETIMES THE WIRES SEEM TO GET HOT FROM THIS.

NHTSA ODI #11442715

34,000 miles · Nov 29, 2021
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact spoke with the local dealer and was quoted a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assis…

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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact spoke with the local dealer and was quoted a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

NHTSA ODI #11442008

Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2021
Electrical System

Key gets stuck in ignition. Lose all power WHILE DRIVING or parked! Requires a jiggle on the battery cable to restore power. Radio loses power randomly while driving. a/c shuts off. This has been happening since we bought the car in June 2021.

NHTSA ODI #11435285

Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2021
Electrical SystemEngine

Key gets stuck in ignition and takes many tries to get it out, even from day one of buying it. Was informed that was a "safety" feature provided by Chevy themselves. When shutting off the vehicle, everything dies out like the battery went completely dead and car won't start again. Have to play with battery wires and fuse box bef…

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Key gets stuck in ignition and takes many tries to get it out, even from day one of buying it. Was informed that was a "safety" feature provided by Chevy themselves. When shutting off the vehicle, everything dies out like the battery went completely dead and car won't start again. Have to play with battery wires and fuse box before I hear the car make any noise again. Was informed by more than one mechanic that there are GM recalls for the thermal cable, battery protective cable, and starter motors, but nothing for my VIN has popped up. Have found almost 100 other complaints on multiple sites and more than a dozen reported accidents due to this issue. Car sits at almost 98,000 miles now and it will not turn over for me. Recalls should be put out for the entirety of this model because I have met 2 other people who have had the exact same problem and were informed that the dealerships have refused to acknowledge prior recall or safety information.

NHTSA ODI #11421613

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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