Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet SSR

Chevrolet SSR owners have reported 6 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine oil leaking (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet SSR


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet SSR

The Engine Oil Leaking problem

Engine over heats, electrical system malfunctions, speedometer cluster malfunctions, center switches malfunction, center switch failures. Fuel system malfunctions, fuel system delivery system make vehicle stall. Rear transmission seal leaks, clutch release spring spring out.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

The engine rattles at any rpm. Check engine light p0430 indicates failed catalytic converter (gm dealer verified). First time it happened was at 15000 miles in 2011, happened again now in 2014 at 47000 miles. When replaced at 15000 miles, it was covered under federal warranty 8yr/80000miles.   Read details...

The Cooling Fan problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Ssr. The contact stated that the temperature gauge would rise and the vehicle would overheat when idling. As of December 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the cooling fan was too small for the engine.   Read details...

The Coolant Leaking problem

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.   Read details...

The Catalytic Convertor problem

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Ssr. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when the technician detected that the catalytic converter was defective. The contact stated that there was an unusual odor inside the vehicle.   Read details...




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