2005 Chevrolet SSR recalls and problems
No recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 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.
2005 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.
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…
FUEL GAGE READS WAY PASS FULL
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 THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE AND…
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 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…
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 2005 Chevrolet SSR have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet SSR?
- Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is latches/locks/linkages (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
- How many 2005 Chevrolet SSR complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 9, 2021.