Major Problems with Chevrolet SSR Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Chevrolet SSR to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet SSR

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chevrolet SSR.

Model Year	Complaints
2006 SSR	5
2005 SSR	30
2004 SSR	26
2003 SSR	10

Worst 3 Chevrolet SSR complaints

2004 Chevrolet SSR HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 900 miles

2003 Chevrolet SSR HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 2845 miles

2005 Chevrolet SSR POWER TRAIN Mileage: 74000 miles

Browse Chevrolet SSR complaints by category

Problems with LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet SSR owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES interior door handles fail to open door. *jb...	18 ~ 13312 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. the...	16 ~ 36844 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY vehicle: 2004 chevrolet ssr problem: flimsy hood prop rod and a very heavy hood. the rod slipped and the hood...	11 ~ 1832 miles
POWER TRAIN put the truck in reverse and the transmission cable broke. it is plastic and the catalytic converter heats the plastic...	4 ~ 65750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel level gauge not functioning properly. also vehicle has accelerated while brake was being depressed almost causing rear end collision...had	3 ~ 54563 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver's inside door handle broke. driver was able to exit by using door unlock function on keyfob lowering window and...	3 ~ 39478 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer cluster on my 2005 chevrolet ssr malfunctioned. dealer and gm service refused to fix it under extended warranty. i...	3 ~ 11861 miles
AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated. according to the manufacturer the airbag warning light was not...	3 ~ 6567 miles
STRUCTURE interior door handle is inoperable on my 05 chevrolet ssr. *nm...	3 ~ 7667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES put the truck in reverse and the transmission cable broke. it is plastic and the catalytic converter heats the plastic...	2 ~ 87000 miles
ENGINE engine over heats electrical system malfunctions speedometer cluster malfunctions center switches malfunction center switch failures. fuel system malfunctions fuel system...	2 ~ 44500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my 2005 ssr drivers inside door handle failed. unable to open door from inside. from what i hear this has...	2 ~ 49117 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. the...	2 ~ 2500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt*: the contact stated the inside handle on the driver's door fractured making it impossible to exit the vehicle from...	2 ~ 20217 miles
SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated that the service light illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to the dealers who determined that...	2 ~ 14000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood prop does not safely hold the hood up on the 2004 chevy ssr. the 2005 model has a different	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE transmission gears hard to engage. abs lights on fuel system malfunctions with on board computer system malfunctions. also door panel	1 ~ 74000 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that upon inspection the speedometer failed to operate with...	1 ~ 22350 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have been advised by the orange county sheriff to report the headlight covers on my 2004 chevrolet ssr are...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for...	1 ~ 75000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet ssr. while driving at an unknown speed the check engine light illuminated on the...	1 ~ 44826 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet ssr. while driving at an unknown speed the check engine light illuminated on the...	1 ~ 44826 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that the temperature gauge would rise and the vehicle would...	1 ~ 15320 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise-control defect w/chevrolet 2004-ssr truck: sizzling/frying sound through steering column speedometer zeroed out -- showing no speed while driving at	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while accelerating there was a popping sound heard coming from under the middle of the vehicle....	1 ~ 8000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer complaint concerning the 2005 ssr tire problems. ts nar* the left rear tire blewout from the sidewall. on june	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM was traveling on highway at 60mph engine cut out and lost all power. had to coast to shoulder in traffic	1 ~ 4000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2004 chevrolet ssr had problems with defrost system.*mr the defroster did not clear the side windows which made it impossible	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the convertible top continues to has issues. the dealer has replaced the seals at least 4 times adjusted the windows...	1

FAQ

What year Chevrolet SSR is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Chevrolet SSR models of 2006, 2003, 2004 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet SSR?

Chevrolet SSR models of 2005 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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