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2005 Chevrolet SSR Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
19%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
38,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chevrolet SSR, 19% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 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.

“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 miles

“Engine over heats, electrical system malfunctions, speedometer cluster malfunctions, center switches malfunction, center switch failures. Fuel system malfunctions, fuel system delivery system make vehicle stall. Rear transmission seal leaks, clutch release spring spring out. Abs lights, oil lights & engine over heating lights comes on, transmission slave leaks. Engine fan malfunctions, it never comes on. Temperature gage locks, heat & gas gage locks. These issues has been brought to the attention of GM corporation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556986, filed 2013-12, 74,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SSR. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch however, the failure recurred twenty times over a period of four months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10579701, filed 2014-04, 17,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SSR. The contact stated that the speedometer provided an inaccurate reading that the vehicle was traveling 60 MPH while sitting idle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10397143, filed 2011-04, 47,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SSR. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to turn off without warning after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. ..updated 03/16/16 the consumer stated the engine and radio would not turn off, after the key was removed from the ignition. The alarm buzzer would not stop buzzing after the key was removed from the ignition. In order to turn off the engine, the consumer had to touch the brake and open and close the door, sometimes several times. …”

NHTSA complaint #10838199, filed 2016-02, 58,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006480%
2005619%
2004829%
2003220%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet SSR

Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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.

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