2014 Chevrolet Captiva Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, 7% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My key continuously are stuck in the ignition when trying to exit. I have had to sit in my car for an hour. After constant attempts, I was finally able to remove them. Have tried wd -40, not changes. Once my son had to remove the front panel and unscrew parts in order to remove the key. The problem began late december and continues to date. Vehicle stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11063462, filed 2018-01, 47,000 miles“I had driven it about 12 miles and killed the car meaning I turned it off and immediately it had no power what so ever. Then sat nov 30,2019 I was driving it down the highway and the sensor lights for the parking brake came on and it chimed letting me know something was wrong and then it quit. Sun, dec 1st, 2019 I was driving down the highway in okc and the same issue with the parking brake sensor light came on several times through the night. …”
NHTSA complaint #11283204, filed 2019-12, 113,000 miles“I absolutely love my car. I take it in for regular maintenance. It has 71k miles. Within the past (9) serpentine belt came completely off, power steering pump had to be replaced, engine completely died electrical system needed to be repaired. Car out of commission for (3) weeks, had it towed from site to my mechanic and towed from their to bowser Chevrolet.. Now my engine light is on. Sensor was replaced last week, light went out; my engine light is back on. I will be taking it in for repairs. P0420 issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319000, filed 2020-03, 67,000 miles“I have a 2014 c. Captiva at 79k miles, one sunday on my way to church, driving on the highway, I heard a pop and the car shifted right and slowed down, I get to church and the serpentine belt came off, pump was leaking oil electrical system shut down. Over $1200 in repair cost. A few months later p0430 error code - catalytic converter replaced, new brakes front and back. Car has not been right since. Past 4 months traction control issues. If I hold my foot on brake at stop sign, alarm goes off dashboard lights up: traction control, engine light and stabilitrak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360374, filed 2020-09, 76,000 miles“I have been complaining about safety issues with my car for over a year; since 71k miles. Over the past 30 days, I have taken my Captiva in for the same issues, chimes, and dashboard light up due to traction control / stabilitrak issues. I'm told there's nothing wrong with the vehicle; yet, I'm out with my granddaughters and the dashboard is continuously chiming and showing the same issues (stabilitrak and traction control). I am requesting a real Chevrolet technician to look at my vehicle. I'm scheduled to take it back this coming week. Miles are around 80,654. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363653, filed 2020-10, 80,650 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva
60 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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