Where was the Chevy SS sold?
The Chevrolet SS was sold in the United States through Chevrolet dealerships from 2014 to 2017. The car was built in Australia and imported for North American sale, marking GM’s use of an Australian-built platform for a true rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan in the U.S. market.
To understand the question fully, the Chevy SS was not marketed as a global GM product. It originated from Holden’s Commodore-based design and was exported to the United States for sale during a limited production run. This setup made the SS a distinctive, North American-market offering rather than a broad international model.
Origins of the Chevy SS
The Chevy SS traces its roots to Holden's VF Commodore, a rear-drive sedan developed in Australia. GM North America rebranded that design for the U.S. market as the Chevrolet SS, pairing a V8 with a rear-drive chassis and selling it through Chevrolet dealers. Production occurred in Australia, and units were imported to the United States for sale as a standalone performance sedan. The model debuted for the 2014 model year and was produced for a limited time before GM discontinued it after 2017.
Platform and engineering
The SS used the Holden Commodore’s rear-drive platform and drivetrain, adapted for U.S. packaging and tuning. It offered a traditional, high-displacement V8 experience intended to appeal to enthusiasts seeking a practical, four-door sedan with performance credentials.
Manufacturing and import path
Vehicles were manufactured by Holden in Australia and exported to the United States, where they were sold through Chevrolet's nationwide dealer network. The program was explicitly limited in scope and duration, reflecting GM’s strategic prioritization during that period.
Markets
Below is where the Chevy SS was officially offered. The model was positioned for the North American market and did not receive a global rollout.
- United States — official, nationwide Chevrolet showroom availability
In summary, the Chevrolet SS was an American-market model produced for a finite period and sourced from Australia, rather than a vehicle marketed broadly across multiple global regions.
Discontinuation and legacy
GM ended the Chevy SS after the 2017 model year, citing a shift in product strategy and sales performance. Since its discontinuation, the SS has remained a focal point for enthusiasts as one of GM’s last traditional, rear-wheel-drive V8 sedans offered in the United States.
Summary
The Chevy SS was sold primarily in the United States, sourced from Australia as a Holden Commodore-based sedan, and produced for a limited run from 2014 to 2017. It stands as a notable chapter in GM’s North American performance lineup and remains a collectible for fans of high-performance, four-door sedans.
