2005 Chevrolet SSR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,233miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet SSR, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,233 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.
“My 2005 SSR drivers inside door handle failed. Unable to open door from inside. From what I hear this has been a common problem on these vehicles. Unable to locate parts and a long wait if they are found. Seems to be a safety problem when I can't get out of my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10436029, filed 2011-11, 24,233 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 stated the inside handle on the driver's door fractured making it impossible to exit the vehicle from inside the vehicle. The dealership determined the part needed to be replaced, but the part has been on backorder for 6-8 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10163988, filed 2006-07, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet SSR
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 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.
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