There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, but owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Chevrolet SSR problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 6
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments — 4
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Structure › Body › Door — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,320 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Chevrolet SSR complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Jan 12, 2021
Service braking system warning and chime come on intermittently. This has been occurring for about twelve years. I have had this serviced many times by chevy dealership and independent garages yet it persists. I have spent many hundreds of dollars and have all receipts.
Electrical System · at 77,886 miles · reported Aug 16, 2020
Was going to go to the store and when I turned on the ignition every thing was coming on,the lights,dash all lite up ,I heard the fuel pump and I turned the ignition further to start it and nothing. No click,no turning over,nothing. I shut it off and tried again and same thing. I checked my fuses and found nothing there wrong either. I'm stumped. I will need help with this situation. Can you send me a solution please. Thanks for your time and help. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).
Air Bags · at 10,200 miles · reported Nov 22, 2019
My vehicle has only 11,656 miles, less than that when I submitted to dealer for non-functioning gauges due to stepper-motor issues. This same part has been warranted on other GM vehicles, but GM refuses to extend the same warranty for the same part on chevy ssr. Other safety issue is the service air bag warning is on and dealer refused warranty service due to age of vehicle. Both of these issues are safety related and not looking for warranty of maintenance work.
Structure · at 30,000 miles · reported Oct 7, 2014
The passenger's door of my ssr was becoming difficult to open and I was confident the issue was the same problem I had experienced previously with the driver's side door. It is a known defect and resultant technical service bulletin (Tsb 05-08-64-026) which previously had been fixed by ken dixon chevrolet (June of 2011). At that time, ken dixon (Now managed under waldorf chevy cadillac) declined my request to replace passenger's side defective part even though the TSB had indicated to do so. Waldorf chevy cadillac now says the part required to fix my car is discontinued and not available. I…
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jun 12, 2014
2004 chevrolet ssr. Consumer writes in regards to a faulty cooling system. The consumer discovered the coolant reservoir had a hole in it, and all the coolant leaked out. The engine stopped running and was hot.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet SSR have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet SSR?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (9 reports), followed by structure (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,320 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.