Used 2017 Chevrolet SS Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 SS, so we've included reviews for other years of the SS since its last redesign.
M5 at half the cost
Paul Lavelle, 08/03/2017
updated 02/18/2020
2017 Chevrolet SS 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
This car pushes all the proper sport sedan buttons. It has the power to satisfy all but the crazies out there. Sophisticated adjustable suspension, exhaust function, steering feel and throttle mapping let you go from quiet sedate street driving to all out controlled sideways power induced oversteer with a turn of the control knob from the tour mode to the performance mode. Huge highly visible red caliper Brembo brakes to haul you down from very illegal velocities immediately identify this car as something special. Aside from the Brembos, there is very little else drawing attention to the true potential bottled up inside. You need only to "rub the lamp" to unleash the Mr. Hyde disposition. It can comfortably carry 4 or 5 adults. The manual transmission puts it in rare company for 4 door, V8 powered sedans. And, it is a very crisp and solid transmission with clean engagement and no discernible slop in the shifter. The clutch performs equally well while giving you confidence that it is up to the potential provided by the 6.2 liter Chevy LS3 V8 churning out 415 HP and 415 lb.ft. If you aspire to a full size, 4 door sport sedan with superb power and an unequalled fun factor, this is the car for you. I now have 2,700 miles on mine and these miles have provided me validation of my purchase every time I fire up its V8 and slide it in to 1st gear. I just love the car. I just sold my 2007 Audi S4 V8 manual transmission auto and replaced it with this SS. No regrets. Now with over 11,000 miles in 7 months, I still am excited every time I fire the V8 up. It not only sounds great but lives up to the sound with its performance. I'm now looking forward to replacing the Bridgestone tires with Michelin PS4s. Now, with 38000 miles I have these comments. My car is now on its 4th oil pump. The first one failed and the dealer (whom I did not buy the car from because they didn't have and couldn't get one) took 11 days to diagnose and repair. Fortunately it was under warranty as were the next two. It is now on its 4th and seems to be OK. Other than this, the car has remained rock solid reliable. The Michelin PS 4s are more than phenomenal. I got 1.33 Gs on a turn I could only get 1.10 Gs on with the stock tires. They also now have 23000 miles on them versus the stock 15000. They need replacing now. I still have the same great feeling every time I start it and hear and feel the wonderful V8 rumble to life. The fun factor is GREAT. I get many looks and questions. Is that an Impala or Malibu is often asked. Most have never heard of it. The rarity of this car, particularly with the 6 speed manual transmission is also appealing to me. I love the car.
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Needs the Discount!!!
Myron Mayberry, 06/15/2017
2017 Chevrolet SS 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is a great car that was poorly marketed. GM put out a 20% discount on the car and at $40,000.00 it is a steal!
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Sleeper Sports Sedan from Australia
JW, 11/07/2016
updated 05/22/2023
2016 Chevrolet SS 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Update: After nearly 7 years and 63,500 miles of ownership, I still smile every time I hit the start button and the LS3 comes to life. The exhaust note in Sport, Performance or Track mode opens the baffles in the exhaust for a great sound without being obnoxious. It's also nice to flip to touring to quiet it down a little and smooth out the bumps when cruising on the interstate. Highs include: handling; accelleration; engine/exhaust rumble; subtle styling that doesn’t scream sports car; versatility of having a large trunk and 4-doors; and owning a car that you rarely see on the road. Lows include: no Homelink, so you are stuck with a clunky garage door opener remote; the 6-speed automatic is very dated, and overall not very responsive to the 415 hp and 415 lb/ft of torque begging to come out and play; the Magnetic ride shocks are great but also are known to fail when the seals begin to leak - I’ve replaced both rear shocks and about to replace both fronts after barely 60k miles; and lastly, since production ended with the 2017 model year and the Holden plant in Australia closed permanently, parts are increasingly harder to obtain. Overall, finding this car with a 20% GM discount tag in 2016 made it the best performance sedan for the money, and one of the few rear wheel drive, naturally aspirated V8's left. The fuel economy is terrible, but no one could realistically expect different. Huge plus - the car has held its value. As of May 2023, I have a trade-in offer for $3,500 less than what I paid new (before tax, title, license).
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REVIEW
Terry b., 04/02/2019
2017 Chevrolet SS 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Good value, Fun ride
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Verifiable Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Jason W, 01/03/2017
updated 07/12/2017
2016 Chevrolet SS 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Needed a new car, thanks to the VW TDI scandal and it just so happened to coincide with the elimination of my 110 mile round-trip commute. As a car enthusiast, I was looking for something fun to drive that also could haul the family in comfort. With fuel economy no longer a factor, I landed on the SS. My dealer couldn't locate a 6M in black, silver or blue within a 250 mile radius that also had the 20% off MSRP tag, so I ended up with an automatic. I was able to enjoy the summer tires for the first 800 miles before swapping them out for Michelin Ice Xi3 snow tires on 18" wheels. 1200 miles on the snow tires has been surprisingly good, and not all that different than my Passat TDI on the same tires. Of course the best part is firing up that big, throaty V8 and hitting the nearest on-ramp for a quick blast to 70+ mph. With the summer OEM tires back on, handling, braking, and acceleration instantly improved and I am enjoying this car every time I drive it. I have found the Performance setting to provide the best responsiveness for the automatic transmission and it handles excellent. Touring and Sport cause the auto to be very slow to respond on downshifts. With 2017 being the last model year for this modern day V8, RWD muscle car and fewer than 15,000 of these cars imported to the U.S. since the 2014's first came over, the opportunity to own a unique piece of Chevy history is running out. I'm very happy that I was able to pick one up and use it as my daily driver.
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