2006 Chevrolet SSR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,768miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet SSR, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,768 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.
“Put the truck in reverse and the transmission cable broke. It is plastic and the catalytic converter heats the plastic and cracks it. The underhood fuse block went while driving. The truck shut off on me while I was driving and would not restart. The dealer said this is a big issue with this truck. I had to spend 600 dollars for a new box. My ABS pump also went dealer said this is because of the heat from the catalytic converter and that this is a big issue on this truck also. Also the running boards on the truck were chrome. They have peeled and started to flake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568947, filed 2014-03, 100,000 miles“Engine stalled, brakes faded and auto stopped. Attempted to start many times (6) before the engine would start again. The engine ran roughly but sufficient to drive to a GM dealer for repair (new ignition switch). On 04/05/10, the same problem occurred again. Speed at that time was idling at a stop light. Similar engine, brake disfunction. Was able to drive roughly-running auto to a chev. Dealer. Solution, new ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10567742, filed 2014-03, 10,135 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SSR. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. The dealer replaced the gasket, but now the electrical system malfunctions and the vehicle shuts down without warning. The failure occurred while driving 55 MPH. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage is 14,675 and failure mileage was 5,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet SSR
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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