2004 Chevrolet SSR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Chevrolet SSR, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Chevrolet SSR. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,795 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 12, 2021 · Service brakes
“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. N”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2020 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR Pickup (SSR Pickup 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet SSR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet SSR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 Chevrolet SSR | 0 | 28 |
| 2005 Chevrolet SSR | 0 | 31 |
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2004 Chevrolet SSR
How do I know if my 2004 Chevrolet SSR has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.