Chevrolet SSR MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet SSR model year from 2003 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the SSR has been offered with 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 16 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet SSR fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2006 14–15 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl
2005 14–15 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl
2004 16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2003 15 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl

2006 Chevrolet SSR: engines & MPG

The 2006 SSR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
SSR Pickup 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG
SSR Pickup 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2005 Chevrolet SSR: engines & MPG

The 2005 SSR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
SSR Pickup 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG
SSR Pickup 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2004 Chevrolet SSR: engines & MPG

The 2004 SSR was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
SSR Pickup 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG

2003 Chevrolet SSR: engines & MPG

The 2003 SSR was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
SSR Pickup 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet SSR get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the SSR range from 15 to 16 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.

What engines does the 2006 Chevrolet SSR have?

The 2006 SSR was EPA-rated with 6.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet SSR require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet SSR EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/ssr.

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