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2016 Chevrolet

SS

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L

Chevrolet SS: best and worst years
2016 Chevrolet SS

Closest available photo (2014 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

2014 photoThat Hartford GuyCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
415
Power to weight
0.075 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.27
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
556 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
19 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
224 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
135 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
5,505 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
112 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
17 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
24

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING41%
  • SEAT BELTS21%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • LANE DEPARTURE7%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 29 total.

Chevrolet SS: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.