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2017 Chevrolet SS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 SS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Chevrolet SS is a passenger car fitted with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, EPA-rated at 24/26/25 mpg and calling for 8.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil. Within the 2014–2017 range, this model year sits at the lowest end of the complaint spectrum with just 7 total owner complaints, zero recalls, and air bags and seat belts logged as the top complaint area. That standing places the 2017 SS at the most reliable point in the model’s brief history.

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

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · 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 sizeP245/4019, 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	92219234 alt 92219233
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	186.2 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	73.6 in
Wheelbase	115.4 in
Curb weight	3252 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

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.

4.5–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2017 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
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
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
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, Use GM Part number 92184900 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 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	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Use GM Part number 92184900
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 qt
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	11.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	M8 Bolts: 18.0 ft-lbs, M6 Bolts: 7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	53.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	55.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	15.0 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	0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	New plugs: 15.0, Old plugs: 11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.30-4.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100
RPM	53-62 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 30; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor Torque	7.0
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 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	0.0008
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

258.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180.0 degrees, Step 3: 273.0

258 ft. lbs

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

55.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50

55 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	85.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Use New Bolt. Step 1: 111.0 ft. lbs.

2	360 degrees	360 degrees
3	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
4	+ 125 degrees w/flanged head. Step 1: 111.0 ft. lbs.	125 degrees
2	360 degrees	360 degrees
3	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
4	+ 200 degrees w/rotating head.	200 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts · 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

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	74.0

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees; Outer bolts	80 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	51.0 degrees; Side bolts	51 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 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 2017 Chevrolet SS represents a notable improvement in reliability within its generation, particularly when viewed through the lens of federal complaint and recall data. Complaints dropped sharply from 24 in 2016 to just 7 in 2017, while recalls fell to zero after averaging seven per year in the prior three model years. This decline aligns with a broader downward trend in technical service bulletins (TSBs), which decreased from 1,414 in 2014 to 899 in 2017. The 2017 model’s complaints were minor and isolated, with no recurring patterns in critical systems like airbags, brakes, or steering—nor any reports of crashes or fires. Positioned at the end of the SS’s production cycle, the 2017 model benefits from refinements addressing earlier issues, though its low complaint volume may also reflect lower sales volume. For a used buyer, the 2017 stands out as the strongest year in this generation, offering the fewest reported problems and no recalls.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

899

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 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Air Bags,Seat Belts1

Steering,Electrical System1

Suspension1

Service Brakes1

Steering1

Steering,Suspension,Wheels1

Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 899 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

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 SS take?

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

Does the 2017 SS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.