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Chevrolet SS VIN Check

NHTSA holds 88 owner complaints on the Chevrolet SS from 36 production runs; the worst run has 8, the typical one 2.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 88 complaints · 36 runs · 2014–2017 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported SS run is 6G3F15RW9EL (2014 builds) with 8 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Steering problems make up 61% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 3.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for SS model years 2014–2016.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet SS has 36 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 36% of every SS complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chevrolet SS — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
6G3F15RW9EL••••••201482—
6G3F15RW2EL••••••20147——
6G3F15RW8EL••••••20146——
6G3F15RW3EL••••••20146——
6G3F15RW1EL••••••20145——
6G3F25RW6GL••••••20165——
6G3F15RW3GL••••••20163——
6G3F15RWXEL••••••20143——
6G3F15RW2GL••••••20163——
6G3F25RW5GL••••••20163——
6G3F15RW5FL••••••201531—
6G3F15RW6EL••••••20142——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 24 SS runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 16 SS VINs so far, most often 2017, 2014, 2016 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet SS the gap between build years is 2.9×: a 2014 car draws 3.8 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Chevrolet SS — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20171.354—
20162.32310—
20151.515101
20143.845122
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2014 at 3.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 61% of everything Chevrolet SS owners report: Steering, 57 of 88 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chevrolet SS — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Steering571—
Seat Belts10——
Electrical System7——
Air Bags51—
Unknown Or Other4——
Suspension4——
Engine31—
Service Brakes3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Chevrolet SS; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chevrolet SS — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V638000Seat Belts:front2014–2016
19V801000Steering:electric Power Assist System2014–2016
16V651000Air Bags:frontal2014–2016
16V518000Seat Belts:front2014–2016
17V382000Steering:electric Power Assist System2014–2016
17V437000Air Bags:frontal2014–2016
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V638000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2014: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 88 reports on the Chevrolet SS, 3.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Chevrolet SS — complaint severity
OutcomeChevrolet SSAll vehicles
Complaints filed881,115,966
Involved a crash3 (3.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 41% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chevrolet SS share of that is 88 complaints over 36 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chevrolet SS
Recalls24 campaignsFuel economy85 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems99 complaintsCargo space26 cu ftUsed prices88 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2014–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chevrolet SS VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 88 NHTSA complaints from 36 SS runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which SS production run has the most complaints?

6G3F15RW9EL, a 2014 build, with 8 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical SS run has 2.4.

Which SS years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 3.8 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.3.

How many SS complaints involve a crash?

3.4% of 88 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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