Chevrolet SS years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet SS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (51 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 1 (from 7 complaints), 2015 at 2 (from 17 complaints), and 2016 at 4 (from 24 complaints). On the 2014 Chevrolet SS, 37 of 51 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Chevrolet SS reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet SS. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → Fewest | 1 | 7 | 0 | Air bags, Seat belts | 16.5 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 4 | 24 | 7 | Steering | 16.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 2 | 17 | 7 | Steering | 17 |
| 2014 → Most | 6 | 51 | 9 | Steering | 17 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- dexos1 SAE 5W-30 (6.2L LS3) · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40ZR19 front / 275/35ZR19 rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V-382 covers certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles: corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor can cause loss of electric power steering assist. Dealers inspect and replace the steering gear as necessary. Follow-on campaigns 19V-801 and 20V-254 address vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy or additional Caprice PPV/SS units, replacing the steering gear assembly. Recall 16V-518 covers certain 2014-2016 SS vehicles where the driver seat-belt tensioner cable can fatigue against the seat side shield; dealers inspect or replace the cable and install redesigned seat trim. Campaign 20V-638 later reworked vehicles where that prior repair may not have been completed correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet SS years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 1 (from 7 complaints), 2015 at 2 (from 17 complaints), and 2016 at 4 (from 24 complaints).
Which Chevrolet SS year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (51 complaints). On the 2014 Chevrolet SS, 37 of 51 complaints name Steering.
How do Chevrolet SS owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet SS years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Chevrolet SS take?
GM service data for the 6.2L LS3 cites dexos1 SAE 5W-30 and about 8 qt with filter.
What are the factory tire sizes on the SS?
Staggered fitment is 245/40ZR19 front and 275/35ZR19 rear on the performance sedan.
Did the Chevrolet SS have electric power steering recalls?
Recall 17V-382 covers certain 2014-2016 SS models for EPS connector corrosion that can drop assist, with follow-on campaigns 19V-801 and 20V-254 replacing steering gear; 16V-518 and 20V-638 address driver seat-belt tensioner cable routing.