2003 Chevrolet SSR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SSR years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet SSR. That ranks 3rd out of 4 SSR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 70%), typically at around 2,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet SSR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 70% | 2,050 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet SSR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet SSR.
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
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Possibly the ignition switch. Brand new batteries cannot hold a charge. Mechanic cannot find the problem. *tr
Was traveling on highway at 60mph, engine cut out and lost all power. Had to coast to shoulder in traffic creating dangerous situation. Diagnosed as faulty ignition switch. *tr
Hood prop on my 2003 chevrolet ssr is poorly designed in an already bent configuration to hold up an exceedingly heavy hood. The 2005 model year will have gas-filled struts to hold up the hood. Their needs to be a retrofit kit to put the gas struts on the 2003 and 2004 models. According to the…
2003 chevy ssr engine hood is extremely heavy (two or three times the weight of a normal hood) and chevrolet has outfitted the 2003 and 2004 chevy ssr with a simple metal hood prop rod to support the hood when open. 1) the hood is so heavy many owners will not be able to or will struggle with the…
The front hood prop on the 2003 chevrolet ssr is very inadequate for its purpose and represents a potential danger - especially since the hood is so heavy.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet SSR?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet SSR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet SSR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SSR model years, the 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.