Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 040849016 | 05/01/2004 | 10008489 | Information on cupholder interference with seat. *mj | 08/03/2004 | |
| 02008 | 01/01/2004 | 10006904 | Gold bow tie emblem may be discolored. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018105 | Windnoise diagnosis guide for ssr. gm tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 11052003 | 11/05/2003 | 10013141 | Ssr running board. *eh | 04/08/2005 | |
| 040867002 | 08/01/2004 | 040867002A | 10011221 | Rattle noise from header with roof closed/roof inoperative/damaged weatherstrip. *tt | 01/11/2005 |
| 3006 | 01/01/2004 | 3006A | 10008852 | Side saddle storage compartment fasteners do not fit in side rails inside bed. *mj | 08/24/2004 |
| 040867001 | 04/01/2004 | 040867001A | 10008701 | Molding rubs painted surface of hard top (replace molding). *mj this service bulletin replaces 040867001. *eh | 08/17/2004 |
| 040852002 | 04/01/2004 | 10008692 | Rke intermittently inoperative or reduced transmitter range. *mj | 08/16/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 040866006 | 05/01/2004 | 10008487 | Rear bumper fascia is uneven from side to side with exhaust. *mj | 08/03/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 050864026 | 08/01/2005 | 10017377 | Door will not open from inside door handle. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 3171 | 01/01/2004 | 10010177 | Retractable top inoperative and there is a time out message. *tc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 02056 | 01/01/2004 | 10007744 | Scratched or scuffed paint on the rear roof panel on the passenger side. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 01784 | 01/01/2004 | 10006333 | Rattle noise from header only with top up. top may also be inoperative. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 060866013 | 10/01/2006 | 10020826 | Rear compartment lid won't open far enough to allow finger access. *kb | 01/23/2007 | |
| 3055 | 3055A | 10010284 | Cargo cover does not pop open with the rke or the release button. *tt | 11/09/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/29/2008 | 10500 | 1 | |
| Ssr is parked in driveway in nov 07. receive approx two inches of rain, ssr leaked in floor on passenger side. approx 1 1/2 of water in floor. took to check dealer, dealer outsourced problem. was told there was a crack in a pillar. resealed pillar, problem solved. received three inches of rain in apr 08, ssr leaked in floor on passenger side. approx 2 of water in floor. took back to chevy dealer, dealer outsourced problem. told leak is different problem, told car door had two sided sticky adhesion which was not sticking to door, repaired. i don't believe this solution sounds correct. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2004 | 0 | 1 | 05/30/2004 |
| The convertible top continues to has issues. the dealer has replaced the seals at least 4 times, adjusted the windows 6-8 times. chevy offered to make a payment for me but the problem continues. i have also complained about wind noise and leakage since day one. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/05/2009 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that the passenger side door handle failed, which prevented him from opening the door. the driver's side door handle was replaced under warranty on november 22, 2006. the diagnosis found that the door handles were made with defective plastic; therefore, they become permanently inoperable from the inside of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and the repair cost was estimated at $377. a report was filed with the manufacturer, but they would not assist with the repair. the contact plans on having the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 54,300. 4/01/09 *nj the dealer found a broken inner handle bracket. updated 04/09/09. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Re: 2004 chevy ssr, hood prop not strong enough to hold hood up. *bf the hood prop bends under the weigh of the hood. the consumer is concerned about the possibility of the hood prop failing and the hood falling resulting in injury or death. *nm | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 250 | 1 | 03/03/2004 |
| 2004 chevrolet ssr: hood prop failure. the flimsy hood prop holding the gigantic ssr hood is bent. i have purchased an aluminum hood prop to use instead of the faulty factory thin prop. many have failed and hoods have fallen all the way closed. mine would too were i to continue use. jg | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 900 | 1 | 04/30/2004 |
| Truck comes with flimsy hood support, not strong enough to support weight of hood. fell on my back. | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 3500 | 1 | 04/13/2004 |
| Vehicle: 2004 chevrolet ssr problem: flimsy hood prop rod and a very heavy hood. the rod slipped and the hood fell. luckily no one was injured, but could easily have been. solution: the 2005 chevrolet ssr is reported to have a self supporting pneumatic lift. the 2003 and 2004 ssrs should be retrofitted by chevrolet at no cost to the owner. | |||