When did Chevy stop making SS?
The standalone Chevrolet SS was discontinued after the 2017 model year; production ended in 2017. The SS badge, however, continues to appear on other Chevrolet performance models such as the Camaro SS.
What was the Chevrolet SS?
The Chevrolet SS was a rear-drive, V8-powered four-door sedan sold in the United States from 2014 through 2017. It was built in Australia by GM’s Holden operation on the Commodore-based VF platform and was marketed as a performance-oriented, purpose-built alternative to traditional muscle cars. The model aimed to deliver accessible, high-performance driving with a rear-wheel-drive layout and a modernized interior compatible with American buyers’ expectations.
Production timeline and discontinuation
The following facts outline when the SS was produced and why GM ended the model. This timeline focuses on the US market and the global context that shaped the decision.
- Model years offered in the U.S.: 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 (the Chevrolet SS sedan).
- Platform and production: Built in Australia by Holden on the Commodore-based VF platform; US-market cars were imported and sold between 2014 and 2017.
- Discontinuation: General Motors announced the end of the SS after the 2017 model year; no 2018 or later SS sedan was produced for the U.S. market.
- Reason: GM cited slower-than-anticipated sales, a shift in product strategy, and the broader decision to wind down Holden-based platforms in North America as factors in the discontinuation.
The standalone Chevrolet SS thus ceased production after 2017, marking the end of that particular sedan’s run in the U.S. market.
The SS badge today
Although the Chevrolet SS sedan is no longer in production, the SS performance badge lives on in other Chevrolet models. The Camaro remains the primary modern bearer of the SS designation, offering a high-performance V8 variant (the Camaro SS). The badge has a longer history within GM, including earlier Silverado SS variants and other special-edition models, but the current lineup relies on the Camaro for the most visible use of SS in everyday driving.
Why the change mattered for enthusiasts
Legacy and what came after
GM’s decision to end the SS in its standalone form did not end the pursuit of performance within Chevrolet. The Camaro lineup continues to receive strong performance variants, and GM has kept a focus on high-output platforms in other segments. The SS badge persists in the broader Chevrolet performance narrative, even as the specific model ceased production after 2017.
Summary
Chevrolet stopped making the standalone SS sedan after the 2017 model year, with production ending in 2017. The SS badge remains in use on other Chevrolet performance vehicles, most notably the Camaro SS, which continues the brand’s emphasis on high-performance driving.
