2003 CHEVROLET SSR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
30
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
The 2003 CHEVROLET SSR has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments (7 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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 CONTRIBUTORS TO WWW.SSRFANATIC.COM AS WELL AS MYSELF, THERE HAVE BEEN INJURIES AND MANY NEAR MISSES WITH THE HOOD FALLING AND BENDING THE PROP LIKE A PRETZEL. *AK
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 OPENING OF THE HOOD. THIS CAN LEAD TO SITUATIONS WHERE THE HOOD MAY BE DROPPED ON THE PERSON TRYING TO OPEN THE HOOD WITH THE POSSIBILITY FOR SEVERE INJURY. MY WIFE CANNOT OPEN THE HOOD BY HERSELF DUE TO THE EXTREME WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. 2) THE 2003/2004 HOOD PROP IS VERY MINIMAL AND BENDS UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. CHEVROLET HAS DONE AWAY WITH THE HOOD PROP FOR THE 2005 CHEVY SSR AND HAS INSTALLED GAS STRUTS TO LIFT AND SUPPORT THE HOOD. THE HOOD ITSELF HAS NOT CHANGED FOR 2005, SO CHEVROLET HAS FOUND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE EXISTING HOOD PROP SYSTEM. EXISTING 2003 AND 2004 CHEVY SSR TRUCKS ON THE ROAD NEED TO BE UPDATED WITH THE SAME GAS STRUTS AS THE 2005 CHEVY SSR TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY AND/OR DEATH FROM THE HOOD FALLING DOWN ON THE PERSON WHILE TRYING TO LIFT THE HOOD OR WHILE IT IS IN ITS FULLY OPEN POSITION. *JB
View all Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
General Motors, LLC has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3570A — TIRES
This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose tire vibration.
PIP4138P — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for...
050864026 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. *TT
702 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG LIGHT ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED, REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND PARK LAMPS STAY ON ALL THE TIME. GM TECH LINKS. *TT
040526003 — PARKING BRAKE
PARK BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER ENGAGEMENT. *TT
040866006 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
REAR BUMPER FASCIA IS UNEVEN FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH EXHAUST. *MJ
040139003 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NO HEAT OR ERRATIC HVAC CONTROLS. *TT
02272004 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLOOR MAT OPTION B32 - ORDERING INFORMATION. *TT
02172004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
DAMAGE TO COOLING FAN FUSE AND CIRCUIT RESULTS IN IMPROPER JUMP-STARTING. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
01565A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOLDING TOP INOPERATIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1517 OR B1518. SIT BULLETIN 1411586. *TT
Showing 10 of 30 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET SSR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SSR
- 2003 CHEVROLET SSR (current)
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- 2005 CHEVROLET SSR — 40 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SSR — 8 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SSR — 0 complaints
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