DecodedCarsChevrolet SS
4 model years from 2014 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2017
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 7,182 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 SS in brief
The 2017 Chevrolet SS is a large car offered with a 6.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 22 highway), 24% worse than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chevrolet SS has 4 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 17 MPG.
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2014 SS compares
The 2014 Chevrolet SS is a large car offered with a 6.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 18% worse than the 2014 large car average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
About the Chevrolet SS
The Chevrolet SS is a performance full-size sedan sold by Chevrolet from 2013 to 2017, as a rebadge of the Holden Commodore exclusive to the United States. It was sold in the 2014–2017 model years.
From the Wikipedia article "Chevrolet SS", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 SS pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 44 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 24% below the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 SS
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2017 SS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 Chrysler 300 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2017 Kia K900 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Cadenza | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →