Illustration2004 CHEVROLET SSR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY COOLING SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND ALL THE COOLANT LEAKED OUT. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND WAS HOT. *JB
2004 Chevrolet Ssr
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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21 reports with mileage · 7 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
3 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND MISFIRED. THE VEHICL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,641 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,826.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHEN IDLING. AS OF DECEMBER 7, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE COOLING FAN WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGINE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,320. UPD…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHEN IDLING. AS OF DECEMBER 7, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE COOLING FAN WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGINE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,320. UPDATED 03/10/08. *LJ
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.