2014 Chevrolet Captiva Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“In january 2020 I took the car into the shop after hearing noise from the engine. I had to have the timing chain replaced, but as they looked it over they said the engine needed replaced, due to oil leaking. A couple weeks before it was very cold close to 4 degrees and while I was driving into work at 6am I heard a loud sound while at a red light, it sounded like a gun shot. I assumed it was coming from a nearby neighborhood. But to find out my mechanic said that was the engine frozen and popped. He said when its cold that happens to this engine. Unreal! …”
NHTSA complaint #11323594, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles“There is no temperature variance for the dash defroster (only on defrost setting). It is either extremely cold or extremely hot. Maita Chevrolet in elk grove is claiming that's the way it was designed their logic is off, nor have I found any evidence of that statement to be true.”
NHTSA complaint #11187152, filed 2019-03, 69,950 miles“The vehicle idle control began misbehaving, whether stationary or in motion. The car constantly idled higher than it should, even after a throttle body replacement and fuel pump replacement. Now the car is riding worse than ever, with a lot of vibration in the steering column/brakes, which happens sitting still and worsens as the speed climbs. The windshield washer pumps (front and back) have both gone out. The suspension is horrible and despite new tires, balancing, rotation, alignments...brakes/rotors, you name it ... The car just doesn't drive very smoothly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398014, filed 2021-02, 95,000 miles“2014 Chevrolet Captiva on Friday July 8th 2022, The sun visor catch on fire from the passenger seat. The reasons still are unknown. The issue could be ending in a disaster and I have to claim this problem as fast as I can”
NHTSA complaint #11473116, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof exploded outwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened a case, and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11024826, filed 2017-09Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva
60 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
7 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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