2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2026 · 51 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cheverolet SS years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS. That is the most of any Cheverolet SS model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is steering (41 complaints, 80%), typically at around 25,411 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 9 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering41 · ~25,411 mi
Seat Belts4 · ~35,000 mi
Air Bags3 · ~280 mi
Electrical System3 · ~59,000 mi
Engine2 · ~103,500 mi
Lane Departure2
Suspension1
Visibility1 · ~1,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering4180%25,411——
Seat Belts48%35,000——
Air Bags36%280——
Electrical System36%59,000——
Engine24%103,500——
Lane Departure24%———
Suspension12%———
Visibility12%1,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 13 complaints
2014: 3201432015: 3201532016: 132016132017: 132017132018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 2202022021: 3202132022: 2202222023: 3202332024: 1202412025: 3202532026: 120261

n = 51 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS recalls (9)

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Seat belts:frontOct 15, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V638000 · 1,788 vehicles

Problem: 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. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100

Steering:electric power assist systemNov 7, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V801000 · 476 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Risk: A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is N192265980.

Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactiveJul 10, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · 40,683 vehicles

Problem: 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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Steering:electric power assist systemJun 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V382000 · 6,204 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is 17248.

Seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactiveSep 8, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles

Problem: 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 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Seat belts:frontJul 8, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V518000 · 15,486 vehicles

Problem: 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. The driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: 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. All vehicles will receive new seat trim with a redesigned opening for the cable routing. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31340.

SeatsOct 9, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V636000 · 23 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured August 14, 2013, to February 3, 2014, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured August 15, 2013, to February 16, 2014. The affected vehicles received replacement seat base assemblies during repair service, but during the work, the seat position target bracket may not have been transferred from the old seat to the new one. Without the seat position target bracket, the air bag may deploy at a higher intensity than necessary.

Risk: An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, install a seat frame equipped with a target bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15567.

SeatsJul 23, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V446000 · 124,007 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washerJun 27, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V375000 · 4,794 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Risk: Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driver side mirror blind spot monitoring system suddenly “steady burns”. Will not light up when another vehicle is in vehicles blind spot. BSM stays on even after the car is off and has been off for prolonged periods of time (30+ minutes) leading to the battery draining. This could lead to the…

Lane Departure · received Feb 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11720839

The following safety recall was for the same model years and equipment as my 2014 Chevrolet SS for failed detection systems due to water intrusion. GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS5011 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: April 2, 2019 Subject: N172097060 - Special Coverage Side Blind Zone…

Electrical System · received Aug 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11678464

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet SS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to…

Engine · received May 15, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11661189

Unknown

Air Bags · received Jan 19, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11636868

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet SS. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traffic control indicator and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The "Service…

Steering · received Sep 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11615981

Other Chevrolet Cheverolet SS years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2017 Cheverolet SS112
2016 Cheverolet SS247
2015 Cheverolet SS177
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS?

Owners most often report steering, seat belts, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 41 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS?

Yes, 9 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cheverolet SS model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.