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2014 Chevrolet SS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 SS.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2014 Chevrolet SS is a passenger‑car that relies on an 8.0‑quart oil capacity and a 5W‑30 viscosity specification for its powertrain lubrication. Across its 2014‑2017 production span the model logged a total of 51 owner complaints, with steering identified as the most frequent issue and nine separate recalls issued during its lifecycle. Notably, 2014 recorded the highest complaint count of the series, while later years saw a steady decline to just seven complaints by 2017, positioning this inaugural model year as the least reliable point in the SS’s short‑term reliability record.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12690386
Engine air filter	92066873
Spark plug	12680072
Battery	88864541
Front wiper blades	92219233 alt 92219234
Serpentine belt	92244381 alt 92252908
Thermostat	89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter	92184248

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.6 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	4171 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the SS of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2014 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Sedan 6.2L V8	—	12.90 sec	415 hp	RWD
2014	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	415 hp	RWD
2014	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	415 hp	RWD
2014	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.60 sec	13.00 sec	415 hp	RWD
2014	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.90 sec	13.30 sec	415 hp	RWD
2015	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	415 hp	RWD
2015	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.60 sec	13.00 sec	415 hp	RWD
2015	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.80 sec	13.20 sec	415 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.28 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.25-5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60 w/o FPCM
RPM	43-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	133 ft-lbs / 88 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.390; Rear: 0.390 in
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	70 degrees; M8 Bolts:	70 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 45,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Chevrolet SS stands out as the inaugural model year with the highest federal complaint count (51) and the most recalls (9) in the generation, while later years show a clear downward trend in both metrics—complaints drop to 17 in 2015, 24 in 2016, and just 7 in 2017, and recalls fall to 7, 7, and 0 respectively. Technical Service Bulletins also decline steadily from 1,414 in 2014 to 899 in 2017, suggesting that many early production issues were progressively addressed. The 2014 model’s complaint profile is heavily concentrated in the steering category (37 of 51 complaints), and it is the only year besides 2016 to have an open investigation, though the data does not specify root causes. With two crash complaints and no fire complaints, the safety concerns appear focused on steering performance. Overall, the 2014 model year represents the peak of reported problems for this generation, implying a higher risk of unresolved issues compared to later years, so a buyer prioritizing reliability should strongly consider a 2015 or newer example.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1414

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’14’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 51 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering37

Seat Belts4

Lane Departure1

Electrical System,Lane Departure1

Engine1

Steering,Suspension,Air Bags1

Electrical System1

Steering,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V638000Seat Belts:FrontReported 15/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary. Dealers will also inspect and…

19V801000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 07/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1414 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt Engine oil filter 12690386 Engine air filter 92066873 Spark plug 12680072 Battery 88864541

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 SS take?

8.0 qt of 5W-30 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 SS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.