2006 Chevrolet SSR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chevrolet SSR, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet SSR
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet SSR have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,507 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel level gauge not functioning properly. Also, vehicle has accelerated while brake was being depressed almost causing rear end collision...had to put into neutral.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Put the truck in reverse and the transmission cable broke. It is plastic and the catalytic converter heats the plastic and cracks it. The underhood fuse block went while driving. The truck shut off on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2014 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup (SSR Pickup 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 18–19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-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 2006 Chevrolet SSR
How do I know if my 2006 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chevrolet SSR; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 05V552000).
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.