2005 Chevrolet SSR LS
1GCES14H25B115359
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR LS (VIN 1GCES14H25B115359). Green, pickup, 6.0L 8-cyl, gasoline. 43,800 mi reported. Registered in Ga. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What a full report checks for VIN 1GCES14H25B115359
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet SSR, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 31
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Chevrolet SSR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR STARTED SFIFTING ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE TCM. THE ONLY THING I COULD DO IS TO BUY A USED ONE. I WAS TOLD MINE WAS A 1 YEAR BUILD MODEL. VERY HARD TO FIND! WHY IF GM KNEW THEY WERE JUNK , ARE THEY NOT MAKING REPLACMENTS? THIS IS THERE FAULT. THERE ARE NO AFTERMARKET ONES. ALSO, I WAS TOLD I NEED A FUSE BLOCK. ALSO MADE BY GM…
NHTSA ODI #11399938FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL GAGE READS WAY PASS FULL
NHTSA ODI #11093714ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SSR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT FAILED TO TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. ..UPDATED 03/16/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE AND RADIO WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AFTER THE KEY…
NHTSA ODI #10838199FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PO463 CODE INDICATING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR COMES ON THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL GO TO EMPTY AND BACK TO FULL OR EXISTING FUEL LEVEL. THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STATIONARY, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. PURCHASED FROM CHEVROLET DEALER ON 05/26/2015 (THIRD OWNER), AND MALFUNCTION HAPPENED THE SAME DAY, AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT MAKE…
NHTSA ODI #10836498POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
THE ENGINE RATTLES AT ANY RPM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P0430 INDICATES FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER (GM DEALER VERIFIED). FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AT 15000 MILES IN 2011, HAPPENED AGAIN NOW IN 2014 AT 47000 MILES. WHEN REPLACED AT 15000 MILES, IT WAS COVERED UNDER FEDERAL WARRANTY 8YR/80000MILES. NOW CHEVROLET REFUSES TO COVER THE COST ($1600 FOR THE PART, ES…
NHTSA ODI #10618724ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWENTY TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTU…
NHTSA ODI #10579701POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ENGINE OVER HEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS, CENTER SWITCHES MALFUNCTION, CENTER SWITCH FAILURES. FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, FUEL SYSTEM DELIVERY SYSTEM MAKE VEHICLE STALL. REAR TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAKS, CLUTCH RELEASE SPRING SPRING OUT. ABS LIGHTS, OIL LIGHTS & ENGINE OVER HEATING LIGHTS COMES ON, TRANSMISSION SLAVE LEA…
NHTSA ODI #10556986FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
TRANSMISSION GEARS HARD TO ENGAGE. ABS LIGHTS ON, FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WITH ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. ALSO DOOR PANEL LOCK WILL NOT OPEN DOORS. CATALYTIC CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10556987+ 23 more complaints on record.
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1GCES14H25B115359 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2005 Chevrolet SSR.
What is a fair price for a 2005 Chevrolet SSR?
Comparable 2005 Chevrolet SSR listings run roughly $11,750–$22,500, typically around $17,395 (from 10 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
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