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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2004 Chevrolet SSR Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
44,826miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,826 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. 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

“Cruise-control defect w/Chevrolet 2004-SSR truck: sizzling/frying sound through steering column, speedometer zeroed out -- showing no speed while driving at any speed, cruise-inoperative at any speed.”

NHTSA complaint #10198502, filed 2007-08

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200427%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR

Electrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology