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2014 Chevrolet SS Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 4 SS years

The 2014 Chevrolet SS ranks worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 51 complaints, and 9 recalls. Steering problems dominate, making up 80% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,410.

Complaints
51
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
14 city / 21 hwy

Top 2014 Chevrolet SS problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering41 (80%)
  2. Seat Belts4 (8%)
  3. Airbags3 (6%)
  4. Electrical System3 (6%)
  5. Engine2 (4%)
  6. Lane Departure2 (4%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Electric power steering suddenly fails at highway speeds, sometimes triggering a 'service power steering' message on the driver information screen.
  • Steering assist cuts out at low speeds around town, then returns to normal after the vehicle is restarted.
  • One owner reported the power steering failure led to a collision with another vehicle's bumper, with airbags not deploying.
  • Reflective interior trim around the shifter, GPS unit, and start button was described as blinding drivers in strong sunlight.
  • A seat belt showed visible wear and could not be replaced because the recall replacement part was not yet available.
2014 Chevrolet SS complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2014Nov 2015Oct 2016Jul 2017Jun 2019Apr 2022Sep 2024
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2016 (5).

2014 Chevrolet SS recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V638000Oct 15, 2020Seat Belts1,788 vehicles

    Seat belts:front

    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 fatigue and separate.

    Risk: 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 performed free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202312100

  2. NHTSA 19V801000Nov 7, 2019Steering476 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    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.

    Risk: 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 is N192265980.

  3. NHTSA 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Seat Belts40,683 vehicles

    Seat belts:pretensioner

    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 HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Risk: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

See all 9 recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet SS →

2014 Chevrolet SS fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other SS years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid10051917
2015Good3317717
2016Caution6724716.5

All Chevrolet SS years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet SS reliable?
Among the 4 model years with data, 2014 has the highest complaint index at 100 and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other SS years.
What is the main problem with the 2014 Chevrolet SS?
Steering accounts for 80% of complaints (41 of 51), with owners reporting sudden loss of electric power steering assist, often near a median mileage of 25,410.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet SS have a steering recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists recall 17V382000 and a follow-up recall 19V801000 for corrosion in the connector between the electric power steering module and torque sensor, which can cause loss of steering assist.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet SS have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet SS, covering steering, seat belts, and structure & body components, none marked do-not-drive.
How does the 2014 SS compare to other SS years?
The 2014 SS has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst of 4 years, while 2017 has the lowest index (0) and is rated Best.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.