KnownCarProblems2005 Chevrolet Ssr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr, most often about the doors and locks (39% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Ssr model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Ssr problems
Doors and locks
12 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
: the contact stated the front left door handle failed to open the door. The window needed to be lowered in order to open the left front door by the outside door release. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted and the part was on back order. Updated 9/15/2006 - as of 9/22/2006 the part was still not…
Inside door mechanism failure. Drivers door will not open from inside of vehicle. Vehicle is unsafe to drive and gm dealer unable to obtain parts and unable to provide timeline to facilitate repairs. Request for loaner vehicle denied.
Electrical
6 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Ssr. The contact stated that the speedometer provided an inaccurate reading that the vehicle was traveling 60 MPH while sitting idle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Car started sfifting on its own while in motion. Was told to replace the TCM. The only thing I could do is to buy a used one. I was told mine was a 1 year build model. Very hard to find! Why if gm knew they were junk , are they not making replacments? This is there fault. There are no aftermarket ones. Also, I was…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
My 2005 Ssr drivers inside door handle failed. Unable to open door from inside. From what I hear this has been a common problem on these vehicles. Unable to locate parts and a long wait if they are found. Seems to be a safety problem when I can't get out of my vehicle.
Driver's inside door handle broke. Driver was able to exit by using door unlock function on keyfob, lowering window and reaching outside to open door. This worked for several weeks while I tried to work with the manufacturer to have them replace the defective door handle. Now the locking mechanism will not allow even…
Transmission
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: driveline.
: the contact stated while accelerating there was a popping sound heard coming from under the middle of the vehicle. The dealer determined the problem was in the driveshaft between the transmission and rear end. The dealer could not determine a remedy.
Engine over heats, electrical system malfunctions, speedometer cluster malfunctions, center switches malfunction, center switch failures. Fuel system malfunctions, fuel system delivery system make vehicle stall. Rear transmission seal leaks, clutch release spring spring out. Abs lights, oil lights & engine over…
Engine
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Ssr. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when the technician detected that the catalytic converter was defective. The contact stated that there was an unusual odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired since the part…
Engine over heats, electrical system malfunctions, speedometer cluster malfunctions, center switches malfunction, center switch failures. Fuel system malfunctions, fuel system delivery system make vehicle stall. Rear transmission seal leaks, clutch release spring spring out. Abs lights, oil lights & engine over…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 10%Transmission gears hard to engage. Abs lights on, fuel system malfunctions with on board computer system malfunctions. Also door panel lock will not open doors. Catalytic converter malfunctioning.
Po463 code indicating fuel level sensor comes on then check engine light comes on. The fuel gauge will go to empty and back to full or existing fuel level. This occurs when vehicle is moving or stationary, with the engine running. Purchased from Chevrolet dealer on 05/26/2015 (third owner), and malfunction happened…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Ssr
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: doors and locks (12 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 38,500 miles); body and structure (5 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Ssr. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Ssr?
- It is the most complained-about Ssr model year since 2000, with 31 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