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2016 Chevrolet SS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 SS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Chevrolet SS is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, EPA-rated fuel economy of 24/26/25 mpg, and an engine requiring 8.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil. Within the 2014–2017 complaint record, the 2016 model accumulated 24 owner complaints—less than half the 51 reported for 2014 but more than triple the 7 logged for 2017—with steering representing the top complaint area and seven recalls on file. That middle positioning situates the 2016 SS between the 2014 peak and 2017 low in the model’s short reliability history, meaning researchers are examining a year with a moderate, not minimal, volume of documented owner issues.

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-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · 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

Tire sizeP245/40R19; REAR: P275/35R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5; REAR: 9.0 inOEM · 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.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	244.1 in
Overall width	79.5 in
Overall height	81.9 in
Wheelbase	155.1 in
Curb weight	5505 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.1 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 26 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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 — 2017 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
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
2017	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	415 hp	RWD
2017	Sedan 6.2L V8	4.70 sec	13.20 sec	415 hp	RWD
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

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 / 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · API in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · SAE 5W · synthetic · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt

Engine torques

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

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission

66 + 45 degrees ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100
Residual Pressure	54-62 Idle psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.390; Rear: 0.390 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.170; Rear: 1.020
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.180; Rear: 1.030
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0008
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

120

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Install new bolt and tighten to 258.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees. , Step 3: 37.0

258 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85

15 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs, Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 74

15 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 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)
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 2016 Chevrolet SS shows a notable shift in its federal record when contextualized across its four-year production run. Complaints spiked in 2014 (51) before dropping sharply in 2015 (17), then rising again in 2016 (24), though remaining below the 2014 peak—suggesting early build issues were partially addressed but not entirely resolved. Recalls remained steady at seven in both 2015 and 2016, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) continued a downward trend from 1,414 in 2014 to 1,038 in 2016, indicating ongoing refinements to address persistent concerns. The 2016 model’s complaints were heavily concentrated in steering (10) and seat belts (6), though the data does not specify root causes, and no crash- or fire-related complaints were reported. Compared to 2017, which saw minimal complaints (7) and no recalls, the 2016 model appears to occupy a middle ground—improved from early years but not yet as refined as the final production run. **Takeaway: While not the strongest year, the 2016 SS is a reasonable choice if steering and seat belt systems are thoroughly inspected pre-purchase.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1038

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 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 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering10

Seat Belts6

Electrical System2

Steering,Electrical System1

Steering,Power Train,Engine1

Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1

Lane Departure1

Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 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 1038 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

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

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

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 SS take?

8.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 SS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SS get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.