AI DamageChevrolet SS: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Chevrolet SS across 3 model years: 31 owner complaints and 204 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 48% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 23% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 6% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 6% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 3% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 3% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 3% of all complaints
- Steering: 15 complaints (48% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Seat belts: 7 complaints (23% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Suspension: 2 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Lane departure: 2 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2014–2017
- automatic, 6-speed 2014–2017
- manual, 6-speed 2015–2017named in 1 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 31 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 54 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The airbag warning light activated and two separate service facilities confirmed the problem was with the seatbelt tensioner cable. This could put the driver at risk of serious injury in a collision as the seatbelt may not properly restrain the driver.
The "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE" message came across my screen. I used my scanner to see what the codes are, and it have me a "Power Steering Control Module" C0800-03 code, as well as a "Keyless Entry" U0140, a "Parking Assist Module" U0420 code.
A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the “service power steering” warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving. I looked into it and there was a recall before I purchased the vehicle and it was repaired also.
Right rear sealed wheel bearing failed and was just replaced at 50,564 miles at a cost of $1,142,82, parts, tax, and labor. I have seen correspondence from approximately 12 other owners of this model vehicle (12,500 imported to the USA by Chevrolet over 4 years), who have all experienced similar failure of front…
Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. [dealer] 500-600 and it was repaired for a few months problem is back.
In addition sensor modules are physically bulging and there was some corrosion on my passenger side harness connector and visible rust inside both modules' connectors.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This informational bulletin advises the technician that the engine and related parts will be debited if…
- This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled…
- This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using…
- This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement
- This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER…
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding…
- This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer…
- This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or…
- This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when…
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a…
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.