Overview & Reviews

Big news for the SSR -- more power for 2005. Last year's 5.3-liter V8 is ditched in favor of a 6.0-liter aluminum engine with 390 hp. Newly optional this year is a six-speed manual Tremec transmission with an Eaton limited-slip differential. Other changes include a new CD/MP3 stereo and gas struts for the hood.

• Quick folding convertible hardtop, street rod style, aggressive exhaust note, comfortable seats.

• Seats only two and yet weighs nearly 5,000 pounds, costs almost as much as a Corvette.

User Reviews:

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  Love My SSR - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Bob Jones - October 27 - 1:43 pm

  I wanted one when they were new but couldnt afford one. Recently began searching for a classic truck and found an SSR. Now they are less money than classic trucks and way more reliable. I think Ill love it!

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  The coolest car ever . - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By shams - May 5 - 4:39 am

  I have driven almost every exotic car being in the car business for many years, there is none as fun and as cool as the six speed SSR i bought from Freehold Pontiac. GM made the mistake of introducing the SSR with a weak engine initially, what a mistake! that is why this magnificent did not do well, they should remake the car with some upgrades and a 600 HP engine. and you will see that it will outsell any convertible sport car out there, this work of art turns more heads than Ferrari and Lambo. It is such fun to drive that when you get home , you feel like going out again for another ride, now that is cool, how many other cars can you say that for? I hope GM is reading our comments.

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  I had an SSR - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By wayne - July 2 - 7:36 pm

  Overheated numerous times, fan quit at 20k miles, transmission leak at 30k miles, electronics when out 3 times, broken inside door handles got stuck in car once when they broke. GM is just selling cheap parts, no electric fan should break down that many times in 25K miles.

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  Buyer beware - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Wendy - April 10 - 1:29 pm

  I have never owned a vehicle that spent as much time in the shop as this vehicle has. Yes, I love the power and the unique sporty look, but its all a facade. This vehicle has spent nearly 60 days in the shop for various problems and it has under 14K miles. GM did not manufacture sufficient replacement parts to fix these vehicles either. So be warned. So far, they had to replace my starter & ignition, both internal door releases, the water pump, and the latest is the headlights and other electircal and something with the center console. And the cupholders everyone seems to mention, mine broke too. This vehicle has been in the shop an average of every 2K miles. A 2 rating was generous!

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  Silver Streak - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By SilverStreak - October 15 - 9:02 am

  Biggest complaints: Road noise in the cabin. Also miss the temp/direction mirror like in my TrailBlazer LXT. My first sportcar and its a head turner. Can be a nice docile little putt putt going to the grocery store, but stand on the pedal and youre rocking at 85 without a thought. Love the top, but I do have a paint wear spot on the passenger side.

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  Rad Retro - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By HUN - April 13 - 1:43 pm

  An attention getter wherever I go. The retro styling with the up to date performance package are a sweet combo. The utility of a pickup bed albiet small and convertible top just add to the sweetness. My teens are always after me for the keys. Chevrolet was on the right track with this idea however it is probably a little too rad for the people who can afford one. End of production in 06 will only serve to vault this vehicle into collector status. Well done Chevrolet.

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  Marks Black Magic - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Mark Steed - April 12 - 3:00 am

  I had no intention on buying the SSR but once I test drove it, I was hooked! My former hot rod was a 67 Chevelle SS. It doesnt have the pull of the 396, but its just as quick in the 1/8th & its a little more fun actually with its handling. You must pay attention in turns & parking due to the pontoon fenders. Its quite the head turner & have had nothing but bad things said about it cause lets face it...Its phat! Paint & finish could be a lot better quality. It looks good with & w/o the running boards, but for $1600.00 they look good on mine. Extras are outragous, but comes w/the territory. The tops compartment bonnet rattles a little when its windy & when my speed is up. All in all its my heartskip in America

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  SSr first month of ownership - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Alyce - March 11 - 8:14 am

  Gas is what I figured, not good but not awful considering you have 390 horses moving 4700 pounds of weight. Actual gas mileage is 15 city and 19 highway. There are a lot of vehicles on the road getting worse. The ride, well thats in the rider, for me it is a dream to drive top down or up. There are a few down sides, when the top is up there are more than the usual creaks and noises, top down needless to say, its a cruiser like you have never driven. To stop the wind blowing your hair all over be sure to buy the windbreak option, well worth the price. Yes its a bit pricy, which in this persons opinion was part of the poor sales, the other was, its not really a truck , is it?

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  My Dream Truck! - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Fred Austin - February 14 - 3:23 am

  I own a 05 Chevy SSR and its been just perfect. I live in Salt Lake City and some members of my family are English teachers in the Mexican city of Guadalajara and I decided to visit them last September in that city. So me and one of my daughters went down there in the SSR. It behaved just excellent, as I expected, even though gas mileage was the worst part (what can I expect from a sports truck) of the trip, everything else was awesome. The truck handles very well on the Mexican roads and curves, it does everything well and also you can have some heads turning to see the truck passing by. Ive had such a beautiful experience. I’m in love with my SSR!

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  Great Sportster - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
  By Dennis - February 6 - 10:43 pm

  I got mine in silver with all options. Has been simply great--the towing is great for a tandem waverunner combo. Wish it were quicker off the line. The weight plays a part--more power always a plus. Cant see what else would give me as much fun towing two waverunners down a two-lane road on the way to a lake!