Are all Chevy SS trucks AWD?
No. Chevrolet’s SS-branded pickups have historically been rear-wheel-drive (2WD) only, and the well-known Silverado SS did not offer factory all-wheel drive. In today’s lineup, there is no SS-badged pickup, so if you want AWD you’d look at non-SS Silverado or Colorado variants.
Background on the SS badge in Chevy trucks
Chevrolet has occasionally used the Super Sport (SS) designation on pickup trucks to signal a performance-oriented variant. While the badge signals sport-oriented tuning, it has not generally implied all-wheel drive on these trucks. The most familiar example is the Silverado SS, produced in the early-to-mid 2000s, which emphasized handling and power with a rear-drive setup.
Below is a concise look at the main SS-truck model and its drivetrain characteristics.
- Chevrolet Silverado SS (2003–2006): Equipped with a 6.0L V8 and upgraded suspension for performance; offered in rear-wheel drive (2WD) with no factory AWD option.
The takeaway is that the SS badge on Chevrolet trucks has not signified all-wheel drive in production history.
Current state of Chevy trucks and the absence of SS
In today’s market, Chevrolet’s truck lineup does not include an SS variant. If you want all-wheel drive, you can choose from non-SS Silverado or Colorado options, but none carry the Super Sport branding.
- Non-SS Chevrolet Silverado and Colorado variants offer AWD/4WD on multiple trims, but the SS badge is not used on these models.
For buyers who value performance alongside AWD, Chevrolet’s current strategy emphasizes capable four-wheel-drive trims without the SS performance badge.
Summary
The Chevrolet SS badge does not indicate all-wheel drive on trucks. The historical SS pickup—the Silverado SS—was a 2WD model, and there is no modern SS-branded Chevy truck. Today’s AWD/4WD options exist on non-SS Silverado and Colorado trims, but not under the SS name.
