DecodedCarsChevrolet SSR Pickup
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Latest engines
- 6.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2006 SSR Pickup in brief
The 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup is a standard pickup truck offered with a 6.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway), 10% worse than the 2006 standard pickup truck average of 16.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chevrolet SSR Pickup has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 15 MPG.
2006 SSR Pickup pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 106 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a standard pickup truck.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 SSR Pickup
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 21 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2006 Toyota Tundra | 18 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →