Segment:
Retro-styled personal luxury pickup truck / convertible.
Uniqueness:
Distinctive styling inspired by classic Chevrolet trucks, featuring a retractable hardtop.
Competitors:
No direct competitors due to its unique niche positioning. May be cross-shopped with premium sports cars or unique convertibles.
Styling:
Retro pickup truck aesthetic with a power-retracting hardtop.
Powertrain Options:
Vortec V8 engines.
Interior:
Two-seater configuration with a focus on driver comfort and premium materials.
Primary Coverage:
Owner's operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting for the 2004 Chevrolet SSR.
Secondary Coverage:
Vehicle systems, features, controls, safety information, and warranty details.
Estimated Pages:
150-200 pages
Powertrain:
Engine operation, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system.
Drivetrain:
Transmission operation, drive axles, differential.
Chassis:
Suspension, steering, braking system.
Electrical:
Lighting, instrument cluster, gauges, power accessories, audio system, climate control.
Body And Interior:
Seating, seat belts, airbags, interior controls, convertible top operation, cargo area.
Safety Features:
Airbags, seat belts, child restraints, ABS, traction control, lighting system.
Basic Maintenance:
Checking fluid levels, tire inflation, wiper blade replacement, bulb replacement, battery maintenance.
Operation:
Starting and operating the vehicle, using controls, features, and accessories.
Troubleshooting:
Understanding dashboard warning lights, basic diagnostic tips for common issues.
Emergency:
Jacking the vehicle, changing a tire, jump starting the battery.
Depth:
Designed for the vehicle owner, covering essential operational and maintenance knowledge. Not a full service or repair manual.
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control:
Standard Traction Control System (TCS)
Stability Control:
Not Standard on 2004 Model
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Seat Belts:
Three-point safety belts with pretensioners
Child Restraint:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions.
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Air Filter Replacement:
Check every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed.
Coolant Replacement:
First change at 150,000 miles (240,000 km), then every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 5 years.
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend (API SM or higher)
Engine Oil Capacity:
6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) with filter
Coolant Type:
Dex-Cool (Orange) Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Power Steering Fluid:
GM Power Steering Fluid (or Dexron III ATF)
Common Complaints:
Reports of weak tailgate latches, potential for interior trim wear, and some electrical gremlins associated with the convertible top mechanism.
Engine Reliability:
The Vortec 5.3L is generally reliable, but typical GM V8 issues like potential oil consumption with higher mileage can occur.
Oil Filter Example:
ACDelco PF48 (or equivalent)
Manufacturer:
General Motors (GM)
Segment Entry:
Chevrolet has a long history of trucks and sporty vehicles, but the SSR was a unique departure.
Concept Reveal:
Concept debuted in 2000.
Production Years:
2003-2006
Platform:
Based on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer/GMC Envoy platform (GMT360).
2004 Updates:
Introduction of the larger 6.0L LS2 V8 engine (for SSR later in the 2005 model year) and available manual transmission.
Manufacturing Location:
Lansing Craft Center, Lansing, Michigan, USA
