2004 Chevrolet SSRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Chevrolet SSR has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Chevrolet SSR recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other SSR 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 SSR median. How we score
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2004 Chevrolet SSR safety ratings
2004 Chevrolet SSR 2-DR. Pickup w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
What SSR owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE WITH NO WARNINGS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT…
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