KnownCarProblems2004 Chevrolet Ssr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr, most often about the body and structure (29% of complaints, typically around 7,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Ssr model year since 2000.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Ssr problems
Body and structure
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Ssr problem: flimsy hood prop rod and a very heavy hood. The rod slipped and the hood fell. Luckily no one was injured, but could easily have been. Solution: the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr is reported to have a self supporting pneumatic lift. The 2003 and 2004 ssrs should be retrofitted by Chevrolet at…
Ssr is parked in driveway in nov 07. Receive approx two inches of rain, Ssr leaked in floor on passenger side. Approx 1 1/2" of water in floor. Took to check dealer, dealer outsourced problem. Was told there was a crack in "a pillar". Resealed pillar, problem solved. Received three inches of rain in apr 08, Ssr leaked…
Electrical
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Driving for approx 2 1/2 hours at highway speeds. Notices speedometer was bouncing. Slowed down, speedometer did not change. After about two miles, speedometer increase in speed, after a minute or two, speedometer increased to approx 80mph. After about ten minutes, enter city limits, speed limit was 35mph, speedometer…
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 cluster and the gas gauge…
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hood.
Vehicle type: 2004 chevy Ssr problem/complaint: interior door latch failure, can't exit vehicle. 1. Drivers interior door latch starts to take 3-4 pulls to open door and then within the week the interior door latch completely fails requiring the power window to be opened and the door opened from the exterior door…
I can't open the door to exit the vehicle without using the outside latch. The handle is broken and the local dealer states he has to order the latch from the manufacturer. I think this is a safety problem due to having to lower the window for safe exit, or any exit. Where do I go from here?
Engine
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Ssr. The contact stated that the temperature gauge would rise and the vehicle would overheat when idling. As of december 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the cooling fan was too small for the engine. The current and failure mileages were 15,320.…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Ssr. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and it was discovered that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle also lost power while driving and misfired. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chevrolet Ssr recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of headlights
Summary
The subject vehicles are model year (my) 2002-2009 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2004-2007 buick rainier, 2003-2008 isuzu ascender, 2005-2009 saab 9-7x, 2002-2004 oldsmobile bravada, 2003-2006 chevrolet ssr, 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, and 2006-2008 pontiac grand prix. This scope includes the trailblazer/envoy variants: 2002-2006 envoy xl/trailblazer ext and 2004-2005 envoy xuv. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject headlight driver module (hdm). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by general motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicle
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (8 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles); doors and locks (7 complaints, typically around 14,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chevrolet Ssr?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Ssr model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Ssr years
- 2004
- 2005