2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
12 of 24 total reports mention: steering.
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A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the âservice power steeringâ warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240808
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
NHTSA ODI report, 20181203
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#.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180704
6 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts.
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DEALER SOLD ME CAR KNOWING ABOUT THE RECALL BUT WOULD NOT DELIVER. CHEVROLET IS NOT PROVIDING ANY STATUS UPDATES SINCE 7/7.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160822
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160804
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160802
4 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
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A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the âservice power steeringâ warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240808
2 of 24 total reports mention: lane departure.
1 of 24 total reports mentions: power train.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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...
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.
Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 16V518000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 17V382000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382.
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.
Campaign 19V801000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and SS vehicles.
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.
Campaign 20V254000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 20V638000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V518000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V382000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V801000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V254000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V638000 (seat belts) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.