The most-reported SSR run is 1GCES14P84B (2004 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 29% of reports; 2004 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for SSR model years 2006–2006.
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 SSR has 32 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 32% of every SSR complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GCES14P84B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P64B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14HX5B•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14H85B•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P74B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P53B•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P33B•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P24B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P54B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14P04B•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14H15B•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1GCES14PX4B•••••• | 2004 | — | — |
Each of the other 20 SSR runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 10 SSR VINs so far, most often 2005, 2004, 2006 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 SSR the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2004 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 2006 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| 2005 | 26 | 13 | — | |
| 2004 | 27 | 12 | — | |
| 2003 | 7 | 4 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2004 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Chevrolet SSR owners report: Electrical System, 20 of 65 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Chevrolet SSR; the 1 below cover build years 2006 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 05V552000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2006 |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Chevrolet SSR | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 65 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% 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 SSR share of that is 65 complaints over 32 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chevrolet SSR VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 65 NHTSA complaints from 32 SSR runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which SSR production run has the most complaints?
1GCES14P84B, a 2004 build, with 5 complaints. The typical SSR run has 2.
Which SSR years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2004 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 1.3.
How many SSR complaints involve a crash?
0% of 65 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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