Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | −75% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2005 | 31 | 2.8× | — | Door Lock & Latch | Avoid |
| 2004 | 28 | 2.4× | — | Body | Caution |
| 2003 | 10 | −58% | — | Body | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median SSR year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet SSR problems
Latest Chevrolet SSR recalls
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet SSR should you avoid?
2005 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other SSR years at the same age, led by locks & latches problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet SSR?
2006 has the fewest complaints compared with other SSR years at the same age, followed by 2003. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet SSR problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (20), electrical system (20) and locks & latches (20). Body complaints peak in the 2004 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet SSR had?
1 recall across 2003–2006. The model year with the most is 2006.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.