2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-638 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS has problems

51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering411
Seat belts40
Air bags31
Electrical system30
Lane departure20
Engine20
Suspension10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

51%repaired · 2022 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 20V-638 · Oct 15, 2020 · 1,788 vehicles · 903 repaired

Risk. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2021 Q2

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 19V-801 · Nov 7, 2019 · 476 vehicles · 319 repaired

Risk. A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 17V-437 · Jul 10, 2017 · 40,683 vehicles · 34,331 repaired

Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2018 Q4

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 17V-382 · Jun 15, 2017 · 6,204 vehicles · 5,073 repaired

Risk. A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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90%repaired · 2018 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-651 · Sep 8, 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles · 3,286,598 repaired

Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2018 Q1

Seat belts: front

Recall 16V-518 · Jul 8, 2016 · 15,486 vehicles · 13,246 repaired

Risk. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2017 Q1

Seats

Recall 15V-636 · Oct 9, 2015 · 23 vehicles · 22 repaired

Risk. An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2015 Q4

Seats

Recall 14V-446 · Jul 23, 2014 · 124,007 vehicles · 117,787 repaired

Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2015 Q4

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 14V-375 · Jun 27, 2014 · 4,794 vehicles · 4,082 repaired

Risk. Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

25kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 34 steering complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

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Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Cheverolet SS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cheverolet SS median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What Cheverolet SS owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet SS. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traffic control indicator and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The "Service…
Complaint 11615981 · Sep 23, 2024 · 70,000 miles
Lost steering assist while turning left at intersection, steering wheel became very hard to turn. Warning message displayed on dash indicating steering malfunction. Assist returned a few seconds later.
Complaint 11540478 · Aug 24, 2023
Lost electric steering. Dealer said that repair had been completed and that it was my responsibility to pay for repair even though there is a recall for this issue.
Complaint 11521097 · May 9, 2023

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