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2017 Chevrolet SS: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet SS, most recently filed October 2025. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet SS. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Chevrolet SS. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V676000 Filed Oct 9, 2025

Blown Fuel Pump Fuse

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump · control/drive module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.
Consequence
A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.
18.6% repairedof 173,301 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chevrolet SS. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V551000 Filed Aug 21, 2018

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
62% repairedof 153,047 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (10)

10 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet SS, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 10.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other SS years

Best and worst SS years →
2014201520162017
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined

17
mpg combined
14
city
22
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,850
CO₂ tailpipe
520 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,842per year
$320per month
882gallons a year

Miles ÷ 17 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Chevrolet SS configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 17$4,850520
6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 16$5,150544

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Chevrolet SS FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet SS have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V676000 (fuel pump), 18V551000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet SS problems?

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (3), Seat belts (2), Suspension (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Chevrolet SS get?

EPA rates the 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 14 city, 22 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2017 SS compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2017 Chevrolet SS model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (10) and the 2014 the most (51). The 2017 drew 10. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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