The Chevrolet SS is a pickup truck built from 2014 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in Australia — 100% of those on record. Between 2014 and 2023 it grew 136 cm longer and gained 605 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6, V8, Electric. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the SS is
The Chevrolet SS is a pickup truck that Chevrolet built from 2014 to 2026 — 13 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2020. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6, V8, Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Chevrolet range: Silverado, Equinox, Camaro.
Where the SS is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 87 SSs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6G3 | 2014-2017 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Chevrolet VIN decide which of these 3 lines your SS belongs to. What every character in a SS VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Chevrolet SS adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
SS generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the SS's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the SS that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 484 cm | 285 cm | 1892 kg | - | - |
| 2017 | 473 cm | 293 cm | 1475 kg | -11 cm | -417 kg |
| 2020-2023 | 620 cm | 394 cm | 2497 kg | +147 cm | +1022 kg |
Between 2014 and 2023 the SS gained 136 cm in length (+28.1%) and 605 kg in weight (+32.0%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the SS that is 605 kg against 136 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Chevrolet SS tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment SS owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chevrolet SS have? Power & range
The Chevrolet SS is offered with 4 powertrains — 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 2L 4-cyl, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 4 for the Chevrolet SS, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 4.3L · 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4WD | Regular |
| V8 | 5.3L · 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | RWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | AWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Chevrolet SS tow? Towing & payload
As a pickup, the Chevrolet SS is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your SS's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The SS by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chevrolet SS. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | SS | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 24 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 99 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,186/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 37 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chevrolet SS?
The SS is a pickup truck, built from 2014 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6, V8, Electric.
Where is the Chevrolet SS made?
Across 87 cars in our records the split is: Australia (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the SS have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2020. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the SS grew 136 cm longer and gained 605 kg.
What is the Chevrolet SS warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the SS reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific SS?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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