CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (3 reports).
2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS recalls
Van Fuel Pump Fuse Can Blow, Causing Engine Stall
The fuel tank temperature sensor wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly during assembly.
Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine
Some vehicles with a mechanical key ignition can have the ignition switch move from the run position to the accessory position over time.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet City Express. The contact stated that while his sisterâs husband was driving 65 MPH, the air bags deployed unexpectedly without impact. The contactâs sister sustained bruising to the shoulder and eardrum. In addition, the husband also sustained eardrum ringing due to the air bag deployment. No medical attention was required. No police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet City Express. The contact stated that while making a right turn, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and was not driving properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under recall; however, the vehicle sat for 24 hours unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The airbag warning light activated and two separate service facilities confirmed the problem was with the seatbelt tensioner cable. This could put the driver at risk of serious injury in a collision as the seatbelt may not properly restrain the driver. This car has a recall for model years 2014-2016 for this exact issue, yet GM tells me that there is no recall on my 2017 vehicle with the same exact problem and that I must pay over $1100 to fix the issue. This is a very low volume vehicle. I have the same problem the recall was issued for. How can this not be covered by the recall?
As I was driving, my car decided to just turn off. All of the electronics turned off and I lost ignition. Moments later, while I was still rolling, the car turned back on. This issue has happened multiple times but nothing super serios ever happened and i was able to maintain control of the vehicle every time. Since it is a manual transmission, I was able to stay in gear and continue on. The issue with the steering came after the car turned back on. The "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE" message came across my screen. I used my scanner to see what the codes are, and it have me a "Power Steering Control Module" C0800-03 code, as well as a "Keyless Entry" U0140, a "Parking Assist Module
Right rear sealed wheel bearing failed and was just replaced at 50,564 miles at a cost of $1,142,82, parts, tax, and labor. I have seen correspondence from approximately 12 other owners of this model vehicle (12,500 imported to the USA by Chevrolet over 4 years), who have all experienced similar failure of front and/or rear bearings at 40-50k miles. These bearings reside in the knuckle assembly of the suspension system. Failure of these bearings can cause fires, accidents, and/or other more catastrophic damage. Fortunately, I noticed the noise of the failing bearing before any incident occurred. Sealed bearings, which cannot be serviced as regular "open" bearings are at intervals, should not
2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS: Van Fuel Pump Fuse Can Blow, Causing Engine Stall; Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Unknown Or Other (2), Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.