2005 Chevrolet Ssr problems
The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retro-styled retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006.
The 2003 and 2004 model years used General Motors' 5.3 L 300 hp Vortec 5300 V8. Performance was 7.7 seconds for 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) with a 15.9 second 1⁄4 mile (402.3 m) run at 86.4 mph (139.0 km/h). The 2005 SSR used the 390 hp (291 kW) LS2 V8 also found in the C6 Corvette, Trailblazer SS, and Pontiac GTO, and also offered a manual transmission option, the six-speed Tremec, for the first time.
For the 2005 model year, the LS2 engine featured minor modifications that boosted its output to 390 hp (395–400 for 2006), respectively. Performance improved dramatically with the LS2; the 6-speed manual version had an advertised 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 5.29 seconds. In addition, GM badges were added to the vehicle.
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Common 2005 Chevrolet Ssr problems
The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a unique vehicle that combines the style of a retro pickup truck with the performance of a sports car. However, like any vehicle, it has its fair share of common problems that owners have reported over the years.
One of the most common issues with the Chevrolet SSR is related to the Passlock Security system. This security feature is designed to prevent theft by disabling the engine if it detects an unauthorized key or ignition attempt. However, it has been known to malfunction and prevent the actual owner from starting the car. This can be a significant inconvenience and may require a dealership visit to reprogram the system.
Another common problem with the SSR is overheating. This issue has been reported in the 2004 model year, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty cooling system or a malfunctioning thermostat. Overheating can lead to engine damage and reduced performance, so it is essential to address this issue promptly.
Electrical issues are also a common problem with the SSR, with multiple complaints reported in the 2004 model year. These issues can range from minor inconveniences, such as malfunctioning interior lights, to more significant problems, such as engine stalling or failure to start. Electrical issues can be challenging to diagnose and repair, so it is essential to have a qualified mechanic inspect the vehicle if you experience any electrical problems.
The catalytic converter is another component that has been known to fail in the SSR, with reports of failure in the 2004 model year. The catalytic converter is a critical component of the exhaust system that helps reduce harmful emissions. Failure of this component can lead to reduced performance and increased emissions, so it is essential to address this issue promptly.
Coolant leaks are another common problem with the SSR, with reports of leaks in the 2004 model year. Coolant leaks can lead to overheating and engine damage, so it is essential to address this issue promptly.
Transmission failure is a significant issue that has been reported in the SSR, with reports of failure in the 2004 model year. Transmission failure can be caused by a variety of factors, including wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or manufacturing defects. Transmission failure can be a costly repair, so it is essential to address this issue promptly and take preventative measures to avoid future transmission problems.
In addition to these common problems, some owners have reported issues with the retractable hardtop, which can malfunction and require costly repairs.
In summary, the Chevrolet SSR is a unique and fun vehicle, but it has its fair share of common problems. Owners have reported issues with the Passlock Security system, overheating, electrical problems, catalytic converter failure, coolant leaks, transmission failure, and retractable hardtop malfunctions. It is essential to address these issues promptly and take preventative measures to avoid future problems. The SSR's unique design and limited production run can make finding replacement parts challenging, so it is essential to have a network of SSR owners and private individuals who can help source needed parts.
Why did the Chevy SSR fail?
The Chevy SSR was expensive
Because of the expensive price tag, most consumers were not willing to take the risk on an experimental car when they could get better-performing cars with proven track records from competitors at the same price or less.
What was the best year for the SSR?
Naturally, the 2005 and 2006 LS2-powered SSR is the most desirable, and factor in an extra 5 grand for the roughly 2,200 SSRs built with a 6-speed.
How many SSR were made in 2005?
Only 7,196 SSR models were produced in '05, and of those, a mere 1,288 were Aqua Blue!
What is the value of a 2005 SSR?
How much is a 2005 Chevrolet SSR worth? The value of a used 2005 Chevrolet SSR ranges from $4,816 to $9,999, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
2005 Chevrolet Ssr car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Ssr problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Chevrolet Ssr vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Chevrolet Ssr
The NHTSA has received 31 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Chevrolet Ssr vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-05
- VIN: 1GCES14H85B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-14
- VIN: 1GCES14H551
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL GAGE READS WAY PASS FULL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-12
- VIN: 1GCES14H75B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-26
- VIN: 1GCES14HX5B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-15
- VIN: 1GCES14H75B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: THE ENGINE RATTLES AT ANY RPM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P0430 INDICATES FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER (GM DEALER VERIFIED). FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AT 15000 MILES IN 2011, HAPPENED AGAIN NOW IN 2014 AT 47000 MILES. WHEN REPLACED AT 15000 MILES, IT WAS COVERED UNDER FEDERAL WARRANTY 8YR/80000MILES. NOW CHEVROLET REFUSES TO COVER THE COST ($1600 FOR THE PART, EST. $300 IN LABOR). DEALERSHIP MANAGER OFFERED TO DO ALL THE WORK UNDER A $500 'CUSTOMER DEDUCTIBLE'. I ACCEPTED THE OFFER AND WAS TOLD THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH NOW AND MY TRUCK CONTINUES TO RATTLE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THE CURRENT CONDITION WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. MY COMPLAINT IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS FAILED TWICE SINE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO SERVICE AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS NO SIGNS OF BEING AVAILABLE ANYTIME SOON. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-10
- VIN: 1GCES14H05B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-11
- VIN: 1GCES14H65B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-11
- VIN: 1GCES14H65B
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-15
- VIN: 1GCES14H95B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-16
- VIN: 1GCES14H45B
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-16
- VIN: 1GCES14HX5B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-06
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SINCE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $1,683.36. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS NO LONGER BEING PRODUCED FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-10
- VIN: 1GCES14H95B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-15
- VIN: 1GCES14HX5B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: INSIDE DOOR MECHANISM FAILURE. DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND GM DEALER UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE TIMELINE TO FACILITATE REPAIRS. REQUEST FOR LOANER VEHICLE DENIED. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-21
- VIN: 1GCES14HX5B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN ON MY CHEVROLET SSR. I AM UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND REACHING OUTSIDE. I FEAR THIS WOULD BE VERY UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PART IS ON BACKORDER AND HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE HANDLE. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-17
- VIN: 1GCES14H85B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS INOPERABLE. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN THE DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED AND HAS ORDERED A NEW DOOR HANDLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE COULD ALSO BECOME INOPERABLE AND REQUESTED THE DEALERSHIP ALSO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP DECLINED. UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-01
- VIN: 1GCES14H25B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT LEFT DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE LOWERED IN ORDER TO OPEN THE LEFT FRONT DOOR BY THE OUTSIDE DOOR RELEASE. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. UPDATED 9/15/2006 - AS OF 9/22/2006 THE PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-02
- VIN: 1GCES14H05B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 2005 CHEVROLET SSR - INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW (ELECTRIC WINDOWS) AND REACH OUT TO ACCESS THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE OR TO CRAWL ACROSS THE VEHICLE (OVER THE CONSOLE) TO EXIT THE PASSENGER DOOR. THESE HANDLES HAVE BEEN FAILING AT A SIGNIFICANT RATE (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE) AND CHEVROLET REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN READILY AVAILABLE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE FIRE, OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILURE THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE TAKEN TO CARRYING A HAMMER IN THE EVENT THAT I NEED TO BREAK A WINDOW TO GET OUT. CHEVROLET HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE BUT CONTINUES TO BE SLOW TO PROVIDE DEALER WITH PARTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN IN THIS CONDITION FOR ONE WEEK. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-31
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF MY CHEVROLET SSR, THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW, REACH OUTSIDE AND USE THE EXTERIOR HANDLE TO EXIT THE CAR. CALLED THE DEALER, WHO SAID THERE IS AT LEAST 1 MONTH'S BACKORDER ON THIS PART DUE TO THE NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THIS DEFECT. TO DATE, GM HAS NOT OFFERED A RECALL ON THIS DEFECT. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-31
- VIN: 1GCES14HX5B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSIDE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR FRACTURED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR 6-8 WEEKS.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-01
- VIN: 1GCES14H35B
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE AIRBAG MODULE AND REPLACED THE MODULE. THE SERVICE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALERS DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO A SEATBELT DEFECT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT SINCE THEY NO LONGER CARRIED THE PART; A SUB CONTRACTING COMPANY MAY HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER. THE DEALER DENIED PERFORMING AN INSPECTION ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DETERMINED A LETTER OF SAFETY WOULD BE SENT TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/7/2006 - *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-01
- VIN: 1GCES14H35B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SINCE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 8/7/2006 - *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-10
- VIN: 1GCES14H55B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE DRIVESHAFT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR END. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE A REMEDY.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-18
- VIN: 1GCES14H85B
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 2005 SSR TIRE PROBLEMS. *TS ***NAR*** THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM THE SIDEWALL. ON JUNE 9, 2006 THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-30
- VIN: 1GCES14H15B
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: INSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE 5/2006. NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE UNTIL 8/31/06, AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALER NO OTHER WAY TO REPAIR. MY CONCERN? FIRST, I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR ONCE I GET INSIDE AND SECOND, IF THERE SHOULD BE A FIRE, THERE IS NO WAY I WILL EVER GET OUT. THIS VEHICLE, FOR THOSE REASONS, IS UNUSABLE FOR 3 MONTHS. *JB
Negative 2005 Chevrolet Ssr car reviews
Positive 2005 Chevrolet Ssr car reviews
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Your Slingshot Yellow SSR sounds like an amazing ride! It's the perfect combination of a hot rod, sports car, and pickup truck. Not only is it incredibly fun to drive, but it also turns heads wherever you go. I bet people can't resist taking pictures of it on their cell phones as you cruise down the freeway. And with its impressive power, it runs smoothly and still has plenty more to offer even at speeds above 60 MPH.
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It's great to hear that you're enjoying your car! The six-speed transmission sounds like a lot of fun to drive, and it's great to hear that it has plenty of power. It's always nice to turn heads when you're out and about. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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When my wife saw this car at the dealership, she immediately fell in love with it and insisted that it would be our next car. Although I initially didn't want to give her the satisfaction of knowing that I also loved it, I have to admit that the SSR drives like a dream. Unfortunately, on a very cold morning, the driver's side window was frozen and I couldn't open the door. I had to crawl across from the passenger side, which was not an easy feat for a 6ft, 240lb guy. However, I have since applied some silicon lubricant to the rubber door seal and I'm hoping for the best. At this point, I wouldn't trade this car for anything in the world!
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I hope you're doing okay after your car was totaled, Gary. It's great to hear that you still love your SSR!
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Hey there! Have you ever noticed how spacious a vette is compared to the cab of this truck? Unfortunately, the bed is only suitable for small items and suitcases. By the way, did you know that only the 2005 and 2006 models have enough power? Hope this helps!
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Kieran Bergstrom 2024-08-13
I have a '05 Chevy SSR and it has been absolutely perfect. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit my family in Guadalajara, Mexico with my daughter. We decided to take the SSR and it performed excellently, just as I expected. Although the gas mileage wasn't great (but what can you expect from a sports truck?), everything else about the trip was awesome. The truck handled the Mexican roads and curves very well and turned heads wherever we went. I had a beautiful experience and I am absolutely in love with my SSR!