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2006 Chevrolet SSRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet SSR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chevrolet SSR has problems

5 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
Electrical system40
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2006 Chevrolet SSR 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, 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.

Best & worst years

2006 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

'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Chevrolet SSR safety ratings

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2-DR. 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chevrolet SSR, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of HeadlightsRQ17002 · closed Mar 29, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What SSR owners report

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

PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BROKE. IT IS PLASTIC AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEATS THE PLASTIC AND CRACKS IT. THE UNDERHOOD FUSE BLOCK WENT WHILE DRIVING. THE TRUCK SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER SAID THIS IS A BIG ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK.…
Complaint 10568947 · Mar 13, 2014 · 100,000 miles
ENGINE STALLED, BRAKES FADED AND AUTO STOPPED. ATTEMPTED TO START MANY TIMES (6) BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD START AGAIN. THE ENGINE RAN ROUGHLY BUT SUFFICIENT TO DRIVE TO A GM DEALER FOR REPAIR (NEW IGNITION SWITCH). ON 04/05/10, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. SPEED AT THAT TIME WAS IDLING AT A STOP…
Complaint 10567742 · Mar 7, 2014 · 10,135 miles
DRIVING 55MPH; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICALS SHUTDOWN; SAME CODES AS BULLETIN 10009520; TSB 3089; RETURNING FROM TRIP IN MOUNTAINS - COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF LIFE; STILL SEE RECENT POSTS OF THIS SITUATION: HOW CAN IT POSSIBLY BE CLOSED? *TT
Complaint 10411710 · Jul 11, 2011 · 57,400 miles

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