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2014 Chevrolet Captiva electrical system problems

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva43% of all complaints for this model year.

60
Electrical System complaints
43%
share of all complaints
64,600 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Aug 18, 2023

  • The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. The check engine and service traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that on various…

    filed Apr 13, 2023

  • Electrical system dies unexpectedly. Stabilitrac system alert lights up and car starts shifting like crazy. All warning lights flash and door locks and dome lights start flashing. This happens even when driving on the highway. Very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately.

    filed Nov 17, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Electrical System problems in other Captiva years

YearReportsShare
2013 Captiva3132%
2012 Captiva4366%
Captiva electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.