Power Train Problems of Chevrolet SSR

Chevrolet SSR owners have reported 5 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet SSR

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
4
Driveshaft problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Chevrolet SSR

The Power Train problem

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 me while I was driving and would not restart. The dealer said this is a big issue with this truck.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

: the contact stated while accelerating there was a popping sound heard coming from under the middle of the vehicle. The dealer determined the problem was in the driveshaft between the transmission and rear end. The dealer could not determine a remedy.   Read details...




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