Chevrolet Ssr 2006

Model Ssr made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 6 engine.

Model 2006

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
6 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR15/19/1716.7/25.1/19.6609Premium2117STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
6 8Manual, 6 gearsR13/20/1614.5/25.8/18.0594Premium2250STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
05V552000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/2005 to 09/07/2005V (Vehicle)3206803/31/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/07/200512/07/2005571110
Defect SummaryCertain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Consequence SummaryA misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
NotesGm recall no. 05109.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SB-08-09-41-002C02/01/200910029924General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose,07/20/2009
401112/13/20074011F10020881Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj01/25/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30893089B10009520Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt10/04/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Ready06/08/2011
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm06/08/2011
05060103411/01/200510018733Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area. *tt01/12/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
06060200403/01/200610019840Engine overheating, cooling fan inoperative. *tt05/05/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SB-1005408/01/2011SB-10054A10041526Buick/chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. fuel level sensor contact wear may be premature. *pe updated 10/5/11. *pe10/04/2011
SB-1005408/01/201110041526Buick/chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. fuel level sensor contact wear may be premature. *pe10/04/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
393109/28/20063931A10021018No movement when the shift lever is moved to d4 or d3. normal operation when moved to d2 d1 or reverse. *kb updated. *kb02/22/2007
33093309B10013548Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt04/21/2005
SEAT BELTS
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
04052500206/01/2007040525002D10022470Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb08/15/2007
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
06086601310/01/200610020826Rear compartment lid won't open far enough to allow finger access. *kb01/23/2007
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
SUSPENSION
05031001509/01/2006050310015A10017987Tire rotation on vehicles with different front and rear tire/wheel sizes. *tt12/12/2005
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
06042000511/01/200610020727Revised rear axle fluid capacity and fluid level checking specifications. *kb01/03/2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
367310019203Cruise control inoperative and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0833 stored. the condition may not be able to be duplicated by the dealer yet the consumer may have a repeat concern. *ak02/17/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/04/201157400
 Driving 55mph; check engine light came on; engine and all electricals shutdown; same codes as bulletin 10009520; tsb 3089; returning from trip in mountains - could have resulted in loss of life; still see recent posts of this situation: how can it possibly be closed?
12/01/20065000407/02/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. the dealer replaced the gasket, but now the electrical system malfunctions and the vehicle shuts down without warning. the failure occurred while driving 55 mph. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage is 14,675 and failure mileage was 5,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/01/20065000407/02/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet ssr. the contact stated that water entered the vehicle and damaged the gasket. the dealer replaced the gasket, but now the electrical system malfunctions and the vehicle shuts down without warning. the failure occurred while driving 55 mph. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage is 14,675 and failure mileage was 5,000.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CAHIILLSBURG95448MCCONNELL CHEVROLET707-433-3384