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All cars · Chevrolet Captiva · 2014

2014 Chevrolet Captiva. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index70100 = average car
Complaints31NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold35,368U.S. model year
Per 100K sold88complaints
Complaint rank#3 of 3among the 3 scored Chevrolet Captiva model years (2012–2014); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,000 and 48,488 miles. Median 37,250, from 25 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical32%
Engine23%
Steering10%
Airbags10%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3130402

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 1307

Chevy filed 1307 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During…
  • Some customers may complain of an engine oil leak that appeared as they were driving the…
  • This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Captiva SUV FWD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆
Chevrolet Captiva SUV AWD★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
3.0L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.0L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 22 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2012–2015 Chevrolet Captiva, 4.7M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring2202K
Transmission & shifter3122K
Infotainment, battery & electrical6121K
Cooling system176K
Heat, A/C & blend door175K
Timing chain & engine230K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition127K
Oil changes & service325K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011–1–Transmission & drivetrain
2012522136,935Electrical
2013382247,600Electrical
2014703135,368Electrical
2015–4–Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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