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2015 Chevrolet SS

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Chevrolet SS
Pictured: Chevrolet SS (12057799956). Photo: Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
17 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 111 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 19% below the 2015 large car average of 20.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 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 (15 city / 21 highway), 19% worse than the 2015 large car average of 20.9 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.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 SS — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 SS →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
SS6.2L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 21 / 17-19%$4,850536
SS6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-19%$4,850523
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $12,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.9 MPG2015 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet SS.

Similar 2015 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Chevrolet SS (this car)17 MPGNot rated0
2015 Chevrolet Impala25 MPGNot rated3
2015 Dodge Charger23 MPGNot rated7
2015 Chrysler 30023 MPGNot rated4
2015 Ford Taurus26 MPGNot rated6
2015 Hyundai Genesis22 MPGNot rated10
2015 Hyundai Equus18 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet SS.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Chevrolet SS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet SS in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2015 Chevrolet SS buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet SS. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other SS years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2017 SS17–Not rated00
2016 SS17–Not rated00
2014 SS17–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →