SS
Chevrolet SS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chevrolet SS2013–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–2017 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engines | 6.2 L LS3 V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6L80-E automatic 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm |
| Length | 4,973 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,790 kg |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | Australia: Adelaide (Elizabeth Plant) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015, 2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2014–2017 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 7 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,171 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2014–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 62 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Seat belts | 13 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Airbags | 7 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Driver assistance | 4 | 2014, 2016 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Brakes | 3 | 2015, 2017 |
| Visibility and wipers | 2 | 2014, 2017 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1 | 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2014–2017: 99 complaints, 3 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.