2005 Chevrolet SSR: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 31 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is latches/locks/linkages (35% of complaints).
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0
recalls
31
owner complaints
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fire reports
12,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: latches/locks/linkages (35%)Problems reported early (median 12,000 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)35% · 11 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)19% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)13% · 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)6% · 2 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)6% · 2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3% · 1 complaint
“Car started sfifting on its own while in motion. Was told to replace the tcm. The only thing I could do is to buy a used one. I was told mine was a 1 year build model. Very hard to find! Why if gm knew they were junk , are they not making replacments? This is there fault. There are no aftermarket ones. Also, I was told I need a fuse block. Also made by gm with no recall ! They are also defective! $50,000.00 for a death trap?”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2021
“Po463 code indicating fuel level sensor comes on then check engine light comes on. The fuel gauge will go to empty and back to full or existing fuel level. This occurs when vehicle is moving or stationary, with the engine running. Purchased from chevrolet dealer on 05/26/2015 (third owner), and malfunction happened the same day, and the dealer would not make repairs, said sold as is. I have been trying to get fixed since then without any results. I recently heard that chevrolet provided a recall to correct or replace problem (covering 10 yrs or 120,000 miles), but this vehicle was not fixed, and I could not find any type of notification under carfax that I received from the dealer.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2015
“Tl* 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 *bf 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. Updated 03/22/16.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2015
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“Tl* 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2014
“Transmission gears hard to engage. ABS lights on, fuel system malfunctions with on board computer system malfunctions. Also door panel lock will not open doors. Catalytic converter malfunctioning. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2013
“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. These guys refuse to pay for their manufacturing problems, they want to share cost. As a consumer I shouldn't have to share the cost of these manufacturing problems. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2013
“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. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2011
“Driver's inside door handle broke. Driver was able to exit by using door unlock function on keyfob, lowering window and reaching outside to open door. This worked for several weeks while I tried to work with the manufacturer to have them replace the defective door handle. Now the locking mechanism will not allow even this method of exit. Contacted manufacturer as vehicle only has 34,000 miles on it. They claim they have never heard of this type of problem; however, there are other reports on the internet which describe this problem. Manufacturer claims not under warranty since vehicle is a 2005. This is definitely a safety issue. *kb”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2011
“Tl* 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2011
“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. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2010
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2005 Chevrolet SSR reliable?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR. The most complained-about area is latches/locks/linkages (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet SSR problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 12,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.