2015 Chevrolet SS Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 SS years
The 2015 Chevrolet SS has 17 NHTSA complaints, 7 recalls, and a complaint index of 33, ranking as the third-best of 4 model years and earning a "Good" verdict. Steering problems dominate the complaint history, accounting for 35% of reports.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2015 Chevrolet SS problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering6 (35%)
- Airbags3 (18%)
- Brakes2 (12%)
- Seat Belts2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
- Electrical System1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Other1 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the power steering can suddenly cut out or seize at highway speeds, sometimes returning to normal after the car is turned off and restarted.
- Drivers describe the same power steering failure recurring even after recall repairs, with dealers citing a bad torque sensor or improperly replaced parts.
- Some owners report the seat belt tensioner cable fraying or cutting into its sleeve near the seat attachment point, beyond what the related recall addressed.
- One owner reported sudden unintended high-power acceleration while shifting from park to drive, requiring hard braking that did little to slow the car.
- Owners describe side-impact airbags and seat belt pretensioners deploying unexpectedly with no collision, while driving onto a highway.
- One owner reported the engine losing idle control, surging between roughly 1000 and 2500 rpm without any throttle input.
2015 Chevrolet SS recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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
- NHTSA 20V254000May 7, 2020Steering2,281 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
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 May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350.
- 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.
2015 Chevrolet SS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2015 compared with other SS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet SS reliable?
- Compared with other SS model years, 2015 performs well. It has a complaint index of 33 and ranks third-worst out of 4 years, with a "Good" verdict.
- What problems does the 2015 Chevrolet SS have?
- NHTSA data shows steering issues make up 35% of complaints, followed by airbags at 18%, and brakes and seat belts each at 12%. Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 26,978.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet SS have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists multiple steering recalls tied to corrosion in the connector between the electric power steering module and torque sensor, covered in campaigns 17V382000, 19V801000, and 20V254000.
- How does the 2015 SS compare to other years?
- The 2014 SS has the worst complaint index at 100 and is rated "Avoid." The 2016 SS is rated "Caution" with an index of 67, while the 2017 SS is the "Best" year with an index of 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Chevrolet SS?
- EPA rates it at 17 mpg combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,700.