Chevrolet SSR Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 74 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Chevrolet SSR (2003–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 31. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (20 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All SSR model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 35,000 | 1 | 656 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 31 | 12,000 | 0 | 549 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 28 | 15,320 | 0 | 401 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 10 | 2,525 | 0 | 370 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure20 25%
- Latches, locks and linkages20 25%
- Electrical system20 25%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 6.3%
- Engine cooling5 6.3%
- Fuel system4 5.0%
- Engine3 3.8%
- Brakes3 3.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “My vehicle has only 11,656 miles, less than that when I submitted to dealer for non-functioning gauges due to stepper-motor issues. This same part has been warranted on other GM vehicles, but GM refuses to extend the same warranty for the same part on chevy SSR. Other safety issue is the service air bag warning is on and dealer refused warranty service due to age of vehicle. Both of these issues are safety related and not looking for warranty of maintenance work.”
NHTSA complaint #11281733, filed 2019-11, 10,200 miles2005: “Speedometer cluster on my 2005 Chevrolet SSR malfunctioned. Dealer and GM service refused to fix it under extended warranty. I also have a 2003 avalanche that had same problem and dealer did fix it. I don't know how fast I am going as the speedometer reads 80 MPH when I am at a stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #10330949, filed 2010-05, 10,579 miles2006: “Put the truck in reverse and the transmission cable broke. It is plastic and the catalytic converter heats the plastic and cracks it. The underhood fuse block went while driving. The truck shut off on me while I was driving and would not restart. The dealer said this is a big issue with this truck. I had to spend 600 dollars for a new box. My ABS pump also went dealer said this is because of the heat from the catalytic converter and that this is a big issue on this truck also. Also the running boards on the truck were chrome. They have peeled and started to flake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568947, filed 2014-03, 100,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology