“2015 Camaro SS/RS what else do you need to say !!!!!!!! I love it, I tend to stare at it when I walk by it, sometime thinking I can't believe I own it.”
Chevrolet SS: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Chevrolet SS is a large, five-seat sport sedan sold in the U.S. from 2014 through 2017. It is known for combining a powerful V8, rear-wheel drive, balanced handling, and understated looks with the space and comfort of an everyday four-door.
The SS followed one clear formula throughout its short run: muscle-car power in a roomy, discreet sedan. Its 415-hp V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout gave it serious performance, while its usable back seat and generous standard equipment made it practical for daily driving. Updates sharpened that formula rather than changing it, including an adaptive suspension and optional manual transmission from 2015 onward.
Strengths
- Its 415-hp V8 delivers the strong, effortless acceleration that defines the SS.
- The rear-wheel-drive layout and well-developed suspension give it balanced handling rather than just straight-line speed.
- It works as a real everyday sedan, with seating for five and nearly 40 inches of rear legroom in 2017.
- The understated exterior lets it blend into traffic despite its serious performance.
- The one-trim approach means the SS came with a broad set of comfort, technology, and safety equipment.
- The 2015 through 2017 models offered a six-speed manual, a rare combination with a V8 and four doors.
Who it's for
The SS suits someone who wants V8 performance and engaging handling but still needs four doors, seating for five, and a useful trunk. It is especially appealing to buyers who prefer subtle styling over a car that openly advertises its performance, though its fuel economy makes it less suited to drivers focused on low running costs.
Chevrolet SS lineup
The SS lineup was intentionally simple, with one Base trim instead of a ladder of increasingly expensive versions. That single trim bundled the V8, rear-wheel drive, performance hardware, and a broad set of comfort and safety features, so there is no stripped-down or luxury-focused trim to compare. Shoppers should focus more on model year and transmission: 2014 cars were automatic only, while 2015 through 2017 added an optional six-speed manual and standard adaptive suspension. The 2016 refresh brought revised styling, an updated touchscreen interface, and a standard dual-mode exhaust, and 2017 carried that version forward largely unchanged.
Chevrolet SS generations
From 2014 to 2017, the SS spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation arrived for 2014.
1st Generation (2014–2017)
The only U.S.-market Chevrolet SS generation is a roomy rear-wheel-drive sport sedan with a 415-hp 6.2-liter V8. A manual transmission and adaptive suspension arrived for 2015, followed by refreshed front styling and a new exhaust for 2016.
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2017
Final model year, with no meaningful equipment or mechanical updates.
2016Mid-cycle update
Refreshed front styling, functional hood vents, redesigned 19-inch wheels, an updated touchscreen interface, and a standard dual-mode exhaust.
2015
Added a 6-speed manual transmission, made adaptive suspension standard, and gained stronger rear brakes.
2014New generation
The all-new SS launched as a well-equipped rear-wheel-drive sedan with a 415-hp V8 and 6-speed automatic.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Chevrolet SS.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chevrolet SS?
The Chevrolet SS is a four-door, five-seat sport sedan sold in the U.S. from 2014 through 2017. It combines a 415-hp V8 and rear-wheel drive with a roomy back seat, a large trunk, and understated styling.
What is the Chevrolet SS known for?
The Chevrolet SS is known for putting muscle-car power and serious handling hardware into a subtle, practical sedan. Chevrolet also included most comfort, technology, and driver-assistance features in one well-equipped trim.
Who is the Chevrolet SS a good fit for?
The Chevrolet SS fits someone who wants V8 performance without giving up four doors or a usable back seat. It seats five, provides 39.7 inches of rear legroom, and has a 16.4-cubic-foot trunk.
How many generations of the Chevrolet SS were sold in the U.S.?
There was one U.S.-market Chevrolet SS generation, covering 2014 through 2017. The 2016 model received a light refresh, but Chevrolet never introduced a second generation before ending the model.
Does the Chevrolet SS come as a hybrid?
No. Every U.S.-market Chevrolet SS uses a gasoline-powered 6.2-liter V8. Chevrolet did not offer a hybrid or electric version during the 2014–2017 run.
Is the Chevrolet SS all-wheel drive?
No. Every Chevrolet SS uses rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive was not offered during its U.S. production run.
What engine does the Chevrolet SS have?
Every Chevrolet SS has a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LS3 V8 producing 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. There was no smaller or lower-output engine in the U.S. lineup.
Chevrolet SS Reviews
What owners are saying about the Chevrolet SS.
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“It rides smooth, even at 135+ mph. It feels luxury, but has the power to make it fun. It makes me want to go out just to drive.”
“I really enjoy this vehicle, the only thing I would change would be the angle of the drivers information center”
“I would tell them to seize the day and get one while they still can. I would tell them that it is as good or better than an BMW on the road in performance and has most of it's luxury at a fraction of the price. It's fun, it's rare, it's a dying breed... and I'll never regret having bought one.”
“Car is a hoot to drive. Cops ignore it because they think it is an Impala or a Malibu. The car is a real sleeper. Chevrolet is not advertising this car as a performance car. I haven't seen it in any TV campaigns. The only people wise to its potential are ''gas-heads''. It was the same with the Pontiac GTO. Another car that was a real fun drive.”
“Chevy Camaro Convertible SS - it's everything you expect from Chevy - quality, speed, good looks. Keep in mind the climate. It has terrible handling in the rain and on slick pavement but it's super fast on the open road. Perfect as a second, pampered, garaged vehicle.”