2004 Chevrolet SSR recalls and problems
No recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 Chevrolet SSR recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING AND CHIME COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOUT TWELVE YEARS. I HAVE HAD THIS SERVICED MANY TIMES BY CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT GARAGES YET IT PERSISTS. I HAVE SPENT MANY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPTS.
WAS GOING TO GO TO THE STORE AND WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION EVERY THING WAS COMING ON,THE LIGHTS,DASH ALL LITE UP ,I HEARD THE FUEL PUMP AND I TURNED THE IGNITION FURTHER TO START IT AND NOTHING. NO CLICK,NO TURNING OVER,NOTHING. I SHUT IT OFF AND TRIED AGAIN AND SAME THING. I CHECKED MY FUSES AND FOUND NOTHING…
MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 11,656 MILES, LESS THAN THAT WHEN I SUBMITTED TO DEALER FOR NON-FUNCTIONING GAUGES DUE TO STEPPER-MOTOR ISSUES. THIS SAME PART HAS BEEN WARRANTED ON OTHER GM VEHICLES, BUT GM REFUSES TO EXTEND THE SAME WARRANTY FOR THE SAME PART ON CHEVY SSR. OTHER SAFETY ISSUE IS THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING IS ON…
THE PASSENGER'S DOOR OF MY SSR WAS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND I WAS CONFIDENT THE ISSUE WAS THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD EXPERIENCED PREVIOUSLY WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND RESULTANT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB 05-08-64-026) WHICH PREVIOUSLY HAD BEEN FIXED BY KEN DIXON CHEVROLET (JUNE OF…
2004 CHEVROLET SSR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY COOLING SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND ALL THE COOLANT LEAKED OUT. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND WAS HOT.
SSR model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2005 SSR has the most complaints (31). All Chevrolet SSR years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 Chevrolet SSR have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet SSR?
- Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by structure (8).
- How many 2004 Chevrolet SSR complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 12, 2021.