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2004 Chevrolet SSR Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
30,073miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,073 miles.

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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SSR. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and it was discovered that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle also lost power while driving and misfired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The speedometer works intermittently. The current mileage was 46,641 and failure mileage was 44,826.”

NHTSA complaint #10241975, filed 2008-09, 44,826 miles

“2004 Chevrolet SSR. Consumer writes in regards to a faulty cooling system. The consumer discovered the coolant reservoir had a hole in it, and all the coolant leaked out. The engine stopped running and was hot.”

NHTSA complaint #10594065, filed 2014-06

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006120%
200513%
2004311%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR

Electrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR

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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