2005 Chevrolet SSR Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“Fuel gage reads way pass full”
“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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet ssr. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to turn off without warning after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. ..updated 03/16/16 *bf the consumer…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet ssr. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch however, the failure…”
“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. *tr”
“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. *tr”
“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. *tr”
Defect investigations
Loss of Headlights
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.