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Chevrolet SSRModel year report

2004 Chevrolet SSR Problems

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,320miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and latches, locks and linkages (7). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,320 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 401 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 77 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 miles

Body and structure: “2004 Chevrolet SSR: hood prop failure. The flimsy hood prop holding the gigantic SSR hood is bent. I have purchased an aluminum hood prop to use instead of the faulty factory thin prop. Many have failed and hoods have fallen all the way closed. Mine would too were I to continue use. Jg”

NHTSA complaint #10086739, filed 2004-08, 250 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “I can't open the door to exit the vehicle without using the outside latch. The handle is broken and the local dealer states he has to order the latch from the manufacturer. I think this is a safety problem due to having to lower the window for safe exit, or any exit. Where do I go from here?”

NHTSA complaint #10168591, filed 2006-09, 13,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SSR. The contact stated that the temperature gauge would rise and the vehicle would overheat when idling. As of december 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the cooling fan was too small for the engine. The current and failure mileages were 15,320. Updated 03/10/08.”

NHTSA complaint #10211110, filed 2007-12, 15,320 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,678 and 30,000 miles.

29%0–1043%10–2514%25–505%50–7510%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,320 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Chevrolet SSR version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SSR Pickup 2WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic141816$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 401 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 401 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet SSR

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006535,0001—15—Not enough data
20053112,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20042815,3200—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2003102,5250—15—Not enough data

All Chevrolet SSR model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet SSR have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.

Has the 2004 Chevrolet SSR been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet SSR get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Chevrolet SSR (SSR Pickup 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Chevrolet SSR reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,320 miles and the middle half falls between 9,678 and 30,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.