Reliability & cost of ownership
Chevrolet Ssr Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Chevrolet Ssr? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Chevrolet Ssr problems by model year
1 recall entry and 74 owner complaints on file across 4 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ssr | 1 | 5 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2005 Ssr | 0 | 31 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2004 Ssr | 0 | 28 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2003 Ssr | 0 | 10 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Chevrolet Ssr, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system20 complaints
- structure20 complaints
- latches/locks/linkages20 complaints
- engine and engine cooling5 complaints
- power train5 complaints
- service brakes3 complaints
- engine3 complaints
- air bags3 complaints