2014 Chevrolet Captiva Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

30Engine complaints

21.7%Of all 138 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 40.6%

ENGINE30 · 21.7%

Unspecified / other30 · 21.7%

POWER TRAIN16 · 11.6%

STEERING9 · 6.5%

Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11442715 — filed 12/05/2021

“Check engine code P0420. Exhaust Manifold was found to be cracked. Already repaired”NHTSA complaint 11440161 — filed 11/11/2021

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11421613 — filed 06/21/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva: 30 of 138 complaints on file (21.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have in total?

138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.