How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2014 Captiva, which is about 12% of its 138 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva transmission or key/shifter issue?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2014 Captiva despite multiple owner complaints describing the key sticking in the ignition due to shifter failures.

At what mileage do 2014 Captiva transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Captiva is 56,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What is the most common transmission-related complaint on the 2014 Captiva?

Most sample complaints describe the ignition key getting stuck and not releasing past the accessory position, which owners link to a failed shift interlock or shifter module.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Captiva lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, about 12% of its 138 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,000. No related recall is listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 12% of 138
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the ignition key becomes stuck and will not turn past the accessory position, tied to a failed shift interlock or shifter module.
Several describe the vehicle stuck with the key in place, draining the battery because dash lights and other systems stay active.
One owner reported a sudden loss of movement and loss of all gears while driving, caused by a blown transmission cooler line fitting that leaked fluid.
Owners describe workarounds like jiggling the gear shift or turning the steering wheel repeatedly to get the key to release, sometimes taking minutes to hours.
One report describes the gear shifting itself back to neutral and park while turning, followed by a brief loss of braking response.

When 2014 Chevrolet Captiva transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2016, latest Nov 17, 2022.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Nov 2022; peak Mar 2018 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Captiva model year

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

20111 (100%)
20125 (8%)
20139 (9%)
201417 (12%)
20152 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva have?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2014 Captiva, which is about 12% of its 138 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva transmission or key/shifter issue?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2014 Captiva despite multiple owner complaints describing the key sticking in the ignition due to shifter failures.
At what mileage do 2014 Captiva transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Captiva is 56,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What is the most common transmission-related complaint on the 2014 Captiva?: Most sample complaints describe the ignition key getting stuck and not releasing past the accessory position, which owners link to a failed shift interlock or shifter module.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Captiva lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.