2014 Chevrolet Captiva Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 12%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, 12% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was in motion on a city street , while trying to make a u-turn, my vehicle gear shifted back to neutral and park . When I applied the brakes the brakes didn't work and my car was still moving forward. I pushed back the gear to park position and stopped at a curb. I couldn't start back the vehicle anymore, if it wasn't for the curb I could have hit someone or a tree and hurt myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11103930, filed 2018-06, 5 miles“While driving lost suddenly lost movement , made it into a driveway and lost all gears. Underneath was a huge puddle of fluid. The fitting from the transmission line to the coolant blew. This happened on 2/4/2017 it has been at the dealers since 2/6/2017 and its now 2/17/2017. They say the parts on back order...its a flippin hose come on! Now we are being told that they will find something out by 2/21/2017. Mean while I have no vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955233, filed 2017-02, 48,488 miles“As the class action lawsuit finalized for the 2010-2013 Chevrolet equinox and GM terrain 2.4l ecotec oil consumption. The 2014 chevy Captiva is experiencing the same issues with their 2.4l ecotec engines with excessive oil consumption as damaged engine components causing issues. I have noticed engine knocking and constant check engine lights. I have to put 2 quarts of oil in every 3000 miles. The vehicle has a rough idle when sitting and lacks acceleration. It continues to burn out my o2 sensors and cam sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299952, filed 2020-01, 97,000 miles“When in park, the key sticks in the ignition due to failed shifting functionalities. I cannot remove my key and the battery drains completely due to the dash lights and other systems being activated by the key's presence in the ignition. I have searched online and discovered that the key can be manually released by pressing a switch under the plastic cover near the ignition. Before I learned this trick, I had to leave the key in all day and it drained my battery completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10930155, filed 2016-12, 45,000 miles“I can't remove the key from the SUV after turning the vehicle off. This started about two months ago. At first I was able to turn the SUV back on and was able to remove the key. It has been worst lately. As I fill out this complaint , the key is still stuck in the ignition, so if anyone would like to steal my car, they could. The SUV just turned 56000 miles. Gm need to fix this, as this has been a problem not only with the Captiva, but other GM models as well. I have had to sit in my car for almost an hour before the key could be removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11078465, filed 2018-03, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva
60 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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