2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

29

Owner Complaints

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

The 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, STEERING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (12 complaints), Seat Belts (6 complaints), and Electrical System (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS, potentially affecting up to 11,071,051 vehicles.

Recall 20V638000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT

| 1,788 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

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. Repairs will be...

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Recall 20V254000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 2,281 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and 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.

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

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.

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Recall 20V254000 — STEERING

| 2,281 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and 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.

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

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.

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Recall 19V801000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 476 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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. GM's number for this recall...

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Recall 17V437000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

| 40,683 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Recall 17V437000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 40,683 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Recall 17V437000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 40,683 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Recall 17V382000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 6,204 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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. GM's number for this recall is 17248.

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Recall 16V518000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT

| 15,486 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

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. All vehicles will receive new seat...

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Recall 16V651000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

| 3,640,162 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Recall 16V651000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 3,640,162 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Recall 16V651000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 3,640,162 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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....

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11607251 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the “service power steering” warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving. I looked into it and there was a recall before I purchased the vehicle and it was repaired also. But it is the same problem. I contacted the dealer ship but they said there’s no warranty on recalls. I did purchase the car from a used car dealership and still paying it. Car still isn’t running and seems like an expensive repair.
#11607251 | STEERING | | N/A miles
A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the “service power steering” warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving. I looked into it and there was a recall before I purchased the vehicle and it was repaired also. But it is the same problem. I contacted the dealer ship but they said there’s no warranty on recalls. I did purchase the car from a used car dealership and still paying it. Car still isn’t running and seems like an expensive repair.
#11476638 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 500-600 and it was repaired for a few months problem is back. Serpentini quoted me 6,000 plus tax to fix my collasped lifter, and at that price its a full engine replace from what it looks like, which means the AFM lifter will fail eventually again and ill need to spend even more money. There is a class action lawsuit out on alot of v8 2007-2022 engines which can be found at (https://www.classaction.org/media/harrison-et-al-v-general-motors-llc.pdf) that the original class action lawsuit. I've also posted the class action lawsuit pdf, as well as what was said price wise by serpentini. Also posted are messages from the drone from jim butler kia dealership. Notice they try to use my oil changes as a way to deny liability, if u call AUL the place that issues the warranty, they cite modified parts (new headers mufflers etc) because they are new but not from GM so they are considered "modifications" and they were all placed on the car by the previous owner and is exactly the same as it was sold to me by jim butler kia. DONT BUY FROM THEM EVER. Donation accepted. I am a delivery person who has lost at least 1 job / delivery platform due to my cars check engine light (auto fails echeck inspections as well) https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/118714940471767016 Send help!
#11476638 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 500-600 and it was repaired for a few months problem is back. Serpentini quoted me 6,000 plus tax to fix my collasped lifter, and at that price its a full engine replace from what it looks like, which means the AFM lifter will fail eventually again and ill need to spend even more money. There is a class action lawsuit out on alot of v8 2007-2022 engines which can be found at (https://www.classaction.org/media/harrison-et-al-v-general-motors-llc.pdf) that the original class action lawsuit. I've also posted the class action lawsuit pdf, as well as what was said price wise by serpentini. Also posted are messages from the drone from jim butler kia dealership. Notice they try to use my oil changes as a way to deny liability, if u call AUL the place that issues the warranty, they cite modified parts (new headers mufflers etc) because they are new but not from GM so they are considered "modifications" and they were all placed on the car by the previous owner and is exactly the same as it was sold to me by jim butler kia. DONT BUY FROM THEM EVER. Donation accepted. I am a delivery person who has lost at least 1 job / delivery platform due to my cars check engine light (auto fails echeck inspections as well) https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/118714940471767016 Send help!
#11476638 | STEERING | | N/A miles
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpentini chevy charge me 500-600 and it was repaired for a few months problem is back. Serpentini quoted me 6,000 plus tax to fix my collasped lifter, and at that price its a full engine replace from what it looks like, which means the AFM lifter will fail eventually again and ill need to spend even more money. There is a class action lawsuit out on alot of v8 2007-2022 engines which can be found at (https://www.classaction.org/media/harrison-et-al-v-general-motors-llc.pdf) that the original class action lawsuit. I've also posted the class action lawsuit pdf, as well as what was said price wise by serpentini. Also posted are messages from the drone from jim butler kia dealership. Notice they try to use my oil changes as a way to deny liability, if u call AUL the place that issues the warranty, they cite modified parts (new headers mufflers etc) because they are new but not from GM so they are considered "modifications" and they were all placed on the car by the previous owner and is exactly the same as it was sold to me by jim butler kia. DONT BUY FROM THEM EVER. Donation accepted. I am a delivery person who has lost at least 1 job / delivery platform due to my cars check engine light (auto fails echeck inspections as well) https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/118714940471767016 Send help!

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Safety Rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

090604026S — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

PIC6083A — EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that maynot move after being parked for extended period of time. This issue is due to the fact that the brake pads may have frozen to the vehicle's rotors. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern.

GCUS-3-694 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

57120 - Service Update. On some vehicles, the oil level sensor float may be inaccurate which may cause a ?Low Engine Oil Level? message to intermittently appear in the instrument panel cluster. Dealers are to replace the engine oil level switch.

16-NA-287 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This informational bulletin provides information on a new service replacement radio has been released for the vehicles above. As a result, the radio part number received may not be the same part number as the one that was ordered. Certain service replacement radios do not require USB programming.

PIP5375A — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN REAR WHEEL DRIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTION. DEALER WILL NEED TO CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

PI1151B — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on how to remove the transit blocks during pre delivery inspection

PI1496C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

This preliminary information provides a procedure to apply lubricant to the front and rear disc brakes to correct a condition of a brake squeal or squeak noise on brake applies.

PI1496B — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying lubricant to the front and rear brake pads to correct a condition of a break squeal or squeak noise on brake applys

PI1496B — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying lubricant to the front and rear brake pads to correct a condition of a break squeal or squeak noise on brake applys

PIC6105B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to take to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have an inaccurate clock. Technician will check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the telematics communication interface control module. Ensure that the customer?s concern does not relate to the...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS

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