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Chevrolet SSR recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 74 owner complaints for the Chevrolet SSR, covering model years 2003 to 2006. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (31), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 74 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2003–2006)
  • most complaints: 2005 (31 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (20 complaints)
  • latest recall 05V552000 (reported Dec 7, 2005)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (2.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet SSR complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 31 of 74, or 41.9%. Next come 2004 (28) and 2003 (10). The fewest are for 2006, with 5 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet SSR owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2003–2006Column chart of 74 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2005 with 31. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2003: 10 complaints1020032004: 28 complaints2820042005: 31 complaints3120052006: 5 complaints52006
Chevrolet SSR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet SSR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2003100010
2004280010
2005310000
200650000
All model years740020

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet SSR components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 20 complaints (27.0% of all 74), followed by Latches/Locks/Linkages (20) and Structure (20).

Components named most often in Chevrolet SSR complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet SSR complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2027.0%
Latches/Locks/Linkages2027.0%
Structure2027.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling56.8%
Power Train56.8%
Air Bags34.1%
Engine34.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System34.1%
Service Brakes34.1%
Seat Belts22.7%
Unknown or Other22.7%
Vehicle Speed Control22.7%
Equipment11.4%
Exterior Lighting11.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline11.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet SSR recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SSR, newest first. The only campaign, 05V552000, covers model year 2006.

  • 1 recall campaign
Chevrolet SSR recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet SSR questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet SSR have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chevrolet SSR, covering model years 2003 to 2006. The campaign, 05V552000, was reported on December 7, 2005 and is filed under “Equipment”.

Which Chevrolet SSR model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 31 of the 74 complaints in NHTSA’s file (41.9%). The next are 2004 (28) and 2003 (10). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet SSR complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 20 complaints, or 27.0% of all 74. Latches/Locks/Linkages (20) and Structure (20) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet SSR?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet SSR complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 74 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.