Seat belts: front
Risk. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk. A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Risk. A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Risk. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk. An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Risk. Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
25kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 steering complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
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
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, and the recalls they led to.
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…
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.
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.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.