2016 Chevrolet SS
Used

Review and specifications

2016 Chevrolet SS

Consider the SS a stealth weapon: a serious performance car cloaked in a restrained exterior with a spacious, comfortable cabin. But its ferocious speed, responsive handling, and fantastic brakes keep pace with many high-end sports sedans. The rear-drive SS comes fully loaded and is powered by a burbling, 415-hp, 6.2-liter V8. Controls are simple, and standard safety gear includes forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, and a back-up camera with cross-traffic alert. A firm but tolerable ride and a paltry 17 mpg overall are modest drawbacks that go with the territory.

Market value
$32,600
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2014

Pricing

Current retail median
$32,600
Retail value range
$32,600 - $32,600
Original MSRP range
$46,575 - $46,575
Trade-in range
$30,065 - $30,065

Ratings

Road test score
87/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
14 MPG
EPA highway
21 MPG
EPA combined
16 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
23 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,800
Cruising range
330 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.2 sec
0-60 mph
5.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
118 ft
Avoidance speed
56 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
196 in
Width
75 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Weight
4,025 lb
Maximum load
915 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
44 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
30 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
3/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.

Vehicle ID: 6964 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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