2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

7 recalls, 29 complaints

20V638000 Oct 15, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed properly. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the sea... Read more
Consequence
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and replace the pretensioner cable assembly, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began Nove... Read more
1,788 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
20V254000 May 7, 2020
STEERING
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350.
2,281 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
19V801000 Nov 7, 2019
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist... Read more
Consequence
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192265980.
476 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
17V437000 Jul 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Subur... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadi... Read more
40,683 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
17V382000 Jun 15, 2017
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17248.
6,204 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
16V651000 Sep 8, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Poli... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Ca... Read more
3,640,162 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
16V518000 Jul 8, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured May 14, 2013 through June 14, 2016, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013 through April 27, 2016. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over... Read more
Consequence
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tensioner cable assembly, replacing any cable that is damaged. For vehicles that do not require a tensioner assembly replacement, a cable guide will be installed. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable ro... Read more
15,486 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

29 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING11
SEAT BELTS6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
POWER TRAIN2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
ENGINE1
SUSPENSION1
POWER TRAIN Aug 8, 2024
Incident date: Aug 5, 2024
The contact's wife owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop to approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was bucking and jerking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Th... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 8, 2024
Incident date: Aug 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal popping and clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to det... Read more
STEERING Jul 30, 2022
Incident date: Mar 22, 2022
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 5... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 30, 2022
Incident date: Mar 22, 2022
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 5... Read more
ENGINE Jul 30, 2022
Incident date: Mar 22, 2022
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 5... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jun 11, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
"service side detection system" and "park assist unavailable", are errors due to water intrusion to proximity sensors. In addition sensor modules are physically bulging and there was some corrosion on my passenger side harness connector and visible rust inside both modules' connectors. Errors are st... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Jun 11, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
"service side detection system" and "park assist unavailable", are errors due to water intrusion to proximity sensors. In addition sensor modules are physically bulging and there was some corrosion on my passenger side harness connector and visible rust inside both modules' connectors. Errors are st... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jun 23, 2021
Incident date: Jun 20, 2021
The driver information center is displaying "Service Side Detection System" alert. On the SS Forum this appears to be an increasingly popular problem with these cars
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 4, 2020
Incident date: Sep 3, 2020
THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR STARTED NOT TO WORK SPORADICALLY STARTED NOT TO WORK AT 36,500 MILES. NOW THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL AND AT LEAST I AM NOTIFIED OF THIS TWO TO THREE TIMES EVERY USE OF THE VEHICLE. TALKED AND RESEARCHED THIS WHICH IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM CARS AND TRUCKS OF MY CARS VINTAGE. GM K... Read more
STEERING Jul 1, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2020
THE LATEST RECALL ON CHEVY SS STEERING RACKS ( MANUFACTURER RECALL NO. : N192285350) STATES RACKS WITHOUT GOLD PLATED CONTACTS ARE UNSAFE AND GOLD PLATED CONTACTS STARTED WITH MODEL YEAR 2017 PRODUCTION. THIS INDICATES ALL MODEL YEAR 2016 SS SEDANS NEED THE STEERING RACK RECALLED AND REPLACED. MIN... Read more
STEERING Apr 9, 2020
Incident date: Apr 8, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH, AND AS I WAS GOING AROUND A LITTLE BEND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT SUPER HEAVY WHEN I LOST A LITTLE CONTROL AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS HAVING AN ISSUE. WAS VERY UNSAFE AND WORRYING TO HAPPEN WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY.
STEERING Oct 23, 2019
Incident date: Oct 10, 2019
SUBJECT: NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-382 DEAR SIR/MADAM, I OWN A 2016 CHEVROLET SS, VIN 6G3F25RW6GLXXXXXX, ON WHICH THE POWER STEERING RECENTLY FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BECAME AWARE OF THE SUBJECT RECALL, 'LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST,' AND CONTACTED CHEVROLET'S CUST... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 16, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
REAR VIEW CAMERA STOPPED WORKING. IN ORDER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THE COMPLETE RADIO HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE CAMERA PICTURE VIEW IS DISPLAYED ON THE RADIO SCREEN.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON MANY GM VEHICLES SINCE 2014.MINE WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1900.00
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 15, 2019
Incident date: Jul 31, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SS. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO SCREEN TURNED BLACK AND THERE WAS NO PICTURE DISPLAY FOR THE REAR CAMERA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE WHITE CHEVROLET (5880 MONROE ST, SYLVANIA, OH 43560, (419) 885-4444) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIO NEEDED T... Read more
STEERING Oct 3, 2019
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
TURNED ON CAR AND SERVICE POWER STEERING APPEARED ON THE DASH. DROVE CAR HOME WITH A STIFF STEER AND ALL. TURNED CAR OFF/ON AND ICON DISAPPEARED STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL.
STEERING Aug 7, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2019
I OWN A 2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN, THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING RACK DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT RANDOM TIMES DUE TO THEIR CHOICE TO CUT COSTS IN THE INITIAL ASSEMBLY. MY VIN IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL, MY VEHICLE WAS MADE IN DECEMBER 2015, THE RECALLED PART WAS REMOVED... Read more
STEERING Dec 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 2, 2018
POWER STEARING FAILURE SEE SERVICE BULLETIN 17-H-009. CAR WAS IN MOTION AND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. GM SAYS NOT PART OF RECALL BUT MY CAR IS IN WITHIN THE POPULATION BUILD DATES
STEERING Jul 4, 2018
Incident date: May 31, 2018
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY GM AND PARTIALLY RECALLED UNDER RECALL 17-248 FOR 2014-2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDANS. AS OUTLINED IN NHTSA REPORT # 17V-382 PART# 92280375 IS THE BAD COMPONENT PART#. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO TAKEN BY THE DEALER WHO COMP... Read more
STEERING Jun 3, 2018
Incident date: May 31, 2018
MY VEHICLE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I WAS FORTUNATELY TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND AT A SLOW SPEED. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN A CORNER THE SUDDENNESS OF THE EVENT COULD ... Read more
STEERING Aug 1, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A MINUTE AND RESTART CAR AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS AGAIN.
SEAT BELTS May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
FILED SECOND TIME. RECALL REPAIR IS DEFECTIVE! RECALL REPAIR HAS LEFT SEAT BELT TENSIONER CABLE EXPOSED AND FLOPPING! METAL BITS AND PIECES ARE NOW ON CARPET AND AREA AROUND SEAT BELT FOUNDATION AND LOWER REPLACED COVER AREA. THE REPLACED RUBBER COVER (92507580) IS RIPPED AND RIPPING MORE AT LOW... Read more
SEAT BELTS May 16, 2017
Incident date: May 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V518000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE CABLE WIRES WERE VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT TENS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 4, 2017
I PURCHASED MY 2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN IN DECEMBER OF 2016. PART OF THE INFOTAINMENT 'MYLINK' SYSTEM IS AN APP THAT CONTROLS PANDORA, AN INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM, VIA A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ON THE TOUCHSCREEN OF THE RADIO. WITH THIS SYSTEM, THE USER IS ABLE TO CHANGE TRACKS, CHANGE STATIONS, VIEW WH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 25, 2017
Incident date: Apr 4, 2017
I PURCHASED MY 2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN IN DECEMBER OF 2016. PART OF THE INFOTAINMENT 'MYLINK' SYSTEM IS AN APP THAT CONTROLS PANDORA, AN INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM, VIA A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ON THE TOUCHSCREEN OF THE RADIO. WITH THIS SYSTEM, THE USER IS ABLE TO CHANGE TRACKS, CHANGE STATIONS, VIEW WH... Read more
STEERING Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Mar 28, 2017
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MADE THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.
SEAT BELTS Mar 8, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2016
I WAS IN FOR BODY/PAINT SERVICE ON 5/9/16 (ED RINKE CHEVY) WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I HAD TWO OPEN RECALLS. I OFFERED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NO PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS AT THAT TIME. SO ON 11/7/16 THEY CALLED ME AND SAID THEY HAD THE PART (FOR THE SEATBELT) SO I T... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
DEALER SOLD ME CAR KNOWING ABOUT THE RECALL BUT WOULD NOT DELIVER. CHEVROLET IS NOT PROVIDING ANY STATUS UPDATES SINCE 7/7.
SEAT BELTS Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 2016
I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO BUY A 2016 CHEVY SS. I CONTACTED MY DEAL ON 7-2-16. MY DEAL HAD TO LOCATE A VEHICLE IN THE COLOR ASKED FOR WHICH THEY DID ON 7-7-16, THE SAME DAY GM ISSUED A RECALL AND STOP SALE FOR ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT. IT'S BEEN A MONTH WITH NO WORK ON A FIX, NO TIMELINE FOR A FIX, OR ANY... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 2016
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, BUT I AM NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE IT HOME. IT SITS ON THE DEALER LOT AWAITING A FIX FOR THE SEATBELT BASED ON A RECALL. IT'S BEEN ALMOST A MONTH SINCE THE SEATBELT RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED BUT NEITHER GENERAL MOTORS, NOR CHEVROLET HAS GIVEN ANY INDICATION ... Read more

CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS across all model years (2014, 2017).

25 Total Recalls
118 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 2 12 View
2016 (current) 7 29
2015 7 19 View
2014 9 58 View

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