What was the last year of the Chevy SS sedan?
The last year of the Chevy SS sedan was 2017. General Motors discontinued the model after that year, ending the U.S. market’s Holden-based performance sedan.
Overview
The Chevrolet SS was a purpose-built, rear-wheel-drive four-door performance sedan offered by Chevrolet in the United States. It debuted as a 2014 model year vehicle and was based on the Australian Holden Commodore VF platform, assembled in Australia and imported for sale in the U.S. Its heart was a 6.2-liter V8, delivering strong straight-line performance, paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. The program ended after the 2017 model year, and Chevrolet did not replace it with a direct successor.
Platform and engine
Designed to bring a true V8-powered sedan experience to buyers who wanted practicality and performance, the SS used the VF Commodore-derived chassis and a naturally aspirated V8 engine. The car emphasized rear-wheel drive handling dynamics, with features commonly found on performance models of its time.
Market position
In Chevrolet’s lineup, the SS sat alongside sportier rear-drive concepts and balanced practicality with performance. It was Chevrolet’s answer for buyers seeking a four-door sedan with V8 power rather than a two-door coupe or a smaller sport compact.
Timeline of model years
Below is a quick look at the model years the Chevy SS was sold in the United States. The list covers the years on sale, not just the release year, and reflects the car’s four-year US run.
- 2014 model year (debuted in 2013 as a 2014 model; first year of US sales)
- 2015 model year
- 2016 model year
- 2017 model year (final year of production and sale in the U.S.)
The SS was built on the Holden VF Commodore platform in Australia and shipped to the United States as Chevrolet’s performance sedan for a limited window of time.
Why the Chevy SS ended
General Motors ended the Chevy SS program after the 2017 model year. Several business and market factors influenced the decision, and they collectively led to a lack of a direct successor in Chevrolet’s lineup.
- Limited demand for a dedicated V8, four-door performance sedan in the evolving U.S. market, which increasingly favored SUVs and crossovers.
- High production and import costs for a relatively low-volume model, without clear profitability compared with other GM offerings.
- Strategic shift within General Motors toward core brands and more lucrative product lines.
- Changes in Holden’s business and product strategy in Australia, which affected the sourcing of the platform.
Since 2017, Chevrolet has not introduced a direct successor to the SS, and the brand’s performance-focused offerings have largely shifted toward the Camaro and other platforms.
Summary
The Chevy SS delivered a unique, four-door V8-performance proposition for a four-year run in the U.S., with 2017 marking its final model year. Built on an Australian-sourced platform and offered with both manual and automatic transmissions, the SS remains a notable chapter in GM’s performance storytelling. As of now, no direct replacement has been announced, and Chevrolet has not revived the SS name.
