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This 2016 Chevrolet Ss has 24 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2016 Chevrolet Ss Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2016 Chevrolet Ss trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2016 Chevrolet Ss Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2016 Chevrolet Ss has 24 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Ss
- Model year
- 2016
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 17
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 22
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Ss problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Seat Belt Issues
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Seat Belt Issues, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2016 Chevrolet Ss?
This CHEVROLET SS year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2016 Chevrolet Ss
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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Before buying a used 2016 Chevrolet Ss, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The CHEVROLET SS has 24 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 24 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 7 federal recall campaigns
- No crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2016 Chevrolet Ss complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Ss. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Ss. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the “service power steering” warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving. I looked into it and there was a recall before I purchased the …
Collapsed lifter on cyl 6. Lifter tick / knock since 100,200 miles. Car has a warranty until 5/2026 or 171,000 miles and they refuse to honor it. Car has a steering issue. Two separate chevy dealerships unable to fix. vanderevere charged me 500-600 to fix NOTHING AT ALL. serpenti…
"service side detection system" and "park assist unavailable", are errors due to water intrusion to proximity sensors. In addition sensor modules are physically bulging and there was some corrosion on my passenger side harness connector and visible rust inside both modules' conne…
The driver information center is displaying "Service Side Detection System" alert. On the SS Forum this appears to be an increasingly popular problem with these cars
THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR STARTED NOT TO WORK SPORADICALLY STARTED NOT TO WORK AT 36,500 MILES. NOW THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL AND AT LEAST I AM NOTIFIED OF THIS TWO TO THREE TIMES EVERY USE OF THE VEHICLE. TALKED AND RESEARCHED THIS WHICH IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM CARS AND TRUCKS OF M…
THE LATEST RECALL ON CHEVY SS STEERING RACKS ( MANUFACTURER RECALL NO. : N192285350) STATES RACKS WITHOUT GOLD PLATED CONTACTS ARE UNSAFE AND GOLD PLATED CONTACTS STARTED WITH MODEL YEAR 2017 PRODUCTION. THIS INDICATES ALL MODEL YEAR 2016 SS SEDANS NEED THE STEERING RACK RECALL…
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH, AND AS I WAS GOING AROUND A LITTLE BEND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT SUPER HEAVY WHEN I LOST A LITTLE CONTROL AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS HAVING AN ISSUE. WAS VERY UNSAFE AND WORRYING TO HAPPEN WHILE TRAVELING ON T…
SUBJECT: NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-382 DEAR SIR/MADAM, I OWN A 2016 CHEVROLET SS, VIN 6G3F25RW6GLXXXXXX, ON WHICH THE POWER STEERING RECENTLY FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. I BECAME AWARE OF THE SUBJECT RECALL, 'LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST,' AND CONTAC…
REAR VIEW CAMERA STOPPED WORKING. IN ORDER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THE COMPLETE RADIO HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE CAMERA PICTURE VIEW IS DISPLAYED ON THE RADIO SCREEN.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON MANY GM VEHICLES SINCE 2014.MINE WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $1900.00
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SS. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO SCREEN TURNED BLACK AND THERE WAS NO PICTURE DISPLAY FOR THE REAR CAMERA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE WHITE CHEVROLET (5880 MONROE ST, SYLVANIA, OH 43560, (419) 885-4444) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA…
TURNED ON CAR AND SERVICE POWER STEERING APPEARED ON THE DASH. DROVE CAR HOME WITH A STIFF STEER AND ALL. TURNED CAR OFF/ON AND ICON DISAPPEARED STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL.
I OWN A 2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN, THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING RACK DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT RANDOM TIMES DUE TO THEIR CHOICE TO CUT COSTS IN THE INITIAL ASSEMBLY. MY VIN IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL, MY VEHICLE WAS MADE IN DECEMBER 2015, THE RECAL…
POWER STEARING FAILURE SEE SERVICE BULLETIN 17-H-009. CAR WAS IN MOTION AND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. GM SAYS NOT PART OF RECALL BUT MY CAR IS IN WITHIN THE POPULATION BUILD DATES
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY GM AND PARTIALLY RECALLED UNDER RECALL 17-248 FOR 2014-2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDANS. AS OUTLINED IN NHTSA REPORT # 17V-382 PART# 92280375 IS THE BAD COMPONENT PART#. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO TAKEN BY…
MY VEHICLE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I WAS FORTUNATELY TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND AT A SLOW SPEED. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN A CORNER THE SUDDENNESS…
WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A MINUTE AND RESTART CAR AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS AGAIN.
FILED SECOND TIME. RECALL REPAIR IS DEFECTIVE! RECALL REPAIR HAS LEFT SEAT BELT TENSIONER CABLE EXPOSED AND FLOPPING! METAL BITS AND PIECES ARE NOW ON CARPET AND AREA AROUND SEAT BELT FOUNDATION AND LOWER REPLACED COVER AREA. THE REPLACED RUBBER COVER (92507580) IS RIPPED AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V518000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE CABLE WIRES WERE VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THA…
I PURCHASED MY 2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN IN DECEMBER OF 2016. PART OF THE INFOTAINMENT 'MYLINK' SYSTEM IS AN APP THAT CONTROLS PANDORA, AN INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM, VIA A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ON THE TOUCHSCREEN OF THE RADIO. WITH THIS SYSTEM, THE USER IS ABLE TO CHANGE TRACKS, CHAN…
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MADE THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2016 Chevrolet Ss.
Safety recalls
2016 Chevrolet Ss recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Ss. 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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Questions
2016 Chevrolet Ss buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Ss reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. This CHEVROLET SS year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Ss?▾
#1: Steering Defects (12 complaints). #2: Seat Belt Issues (6 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Chevrolet Ss?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2016 Chevrolet Ss?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2016 Chevrolet Ss, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Ss have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2016 Chevrolet Ss. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 7 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2016 Chevrolet Ss?▾
This CHEVROLET SS year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Ss reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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