How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?

NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2014 Captiva, which is 23% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva engine?

The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2014 Captiva.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Captiva?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Captiva is 80,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners describe?

Owners describe stalling while driving, excessive oil consumption in the 2.4L Ecotec engine, unusual noises tied to the drive belt and tensioner, and one case of smoke and fluid leakage.

Did the 2014 Captiva have more or fewer engine complaints than other years?

The 2013 Captiva had 49 engine complaints (51% share), higher than the 2014 model's 32 complaints (23% share), while 2012 had 18 (28%) and 2015 had only 4 (29%).

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, 23% of its 138 total complaints, with median mileage at failure of 80,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 32; 23% of 138
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden engine stalling while driving at highway and city speeds, sometimes with no warning light.
Several complaints describe excessive oil consumption in the 2.4L Ecotec engine, requiring owners to add oil between changes, accompanied by engine knocking and check engine lights.
Some owners heard abnormal engine noise, later diagnosed as a failed drive belt and drive belt tensioner.
One complaint describes smoke and a strong smell inside the vehicle along with radiator fluid leaking shortly after purchase.
A few owners reported the engine dying or stalling in motion, in one case followed by an unexpected surge in acceleration.

When 2014 Chevrolet Captiva engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2014, latest Mar 14, 2022.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Mar 2022; peak Mar 2020 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Captiva model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20110 (0%)
201218 (28%)
201349 (51%)
201432 (23%)
20154 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva?: NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2014 Captiva, which is 23% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva engine?: The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2014 Captiva.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Captiva?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Captiva is 80,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe?: Owners describe stalling while driving, excessive oil consumption in the 2.4L Ecotec engine, unusual noises tied to the drive belt and tensioner, and one case of smoke and fluid leakage.
Did the 2014 Captiva have more or fewer engine complaints than other years?: The 2013 Captiva had 49 engine complaints (51% share), higher than the 2014 model's 32 complaints (23% share), while 2012 had 18 (28%) and 2015 had only 4 (29%).