2014 Chevrolet Captiva engine problems
30 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Drove to a park and saw a poof of smoke along with a strong smell inside the captive, and we quickly got out and radiator fluid started leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet captiva. While driving 25 MPH, an abnormal noise could be heard coming form the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the drive belt and drive belt tensioner failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints