At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage120,000 mi

LocationIl, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$7,895

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Chevrolet

Model

captiva

Year

2014

Trim

1LT

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

2.4L 4-cyl

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Doors

4

Assembly plant

RAMOS ARIZPE, GUANAJUATO, MEXICO

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2014 chevrolet captiva.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet captiva, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 2 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury

Electrical System 6 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine 4 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Structure 2 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Service Brakes 1 report

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Fuel/propulsion System 1 report

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 144

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2014 Chevrolet captiva.

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 contacte…

NHTSA ODI #11741599

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

I was sold this vehicle, and was not notified it was a salvaged car, or the fact that it had been in 2 accidents .

NHTSA ODI #11616756

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 and…

NHTSA ODI #11589922

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 there…

NHTSA ODI #11564372

AIR BAGS

I got into a car accident someone pulled in front of me and I hit them and my air bags didn’t go off

Crash · NHTSA ODI #11560345

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

NHTSA ODI #11543251

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING

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 poli…

Fire · NHTSA ODI #11539471