12k-Mile 2003 Chevrolet SSR

Description

Introduced for the 2003 model year, the Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retro-styled pickup that was born out of an idea from then-GM Design VP Wayne Cherry, who is quoted as saying, “My vision was to create a modern interpretation of the early 1950s classic pickup” in an article about the SSR’s history, written by Hagerty’s own Gary Witzenberg.

The trucks were built on a modified GMT360 platform and featured a hydroformed frame, eight cross members, GM’s ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package, and 19-inch front and 20-inch rear aluminum wheels. 2003 models were offered with four-speed automatic transmissions and were powered by 5.3-liter Vortec engines. Roughly 24,000 units would be built at the Lansing Craft Center before being discontinued in 2006.

This ‘03 Chevy SSR was modified under previous ownership by Artisans Rods & Classics. Modifications include ECU tuning, a K&N cold air intake, a ported and polished throttle body, Kooks long tube headers and high-flow catalytic converters, and a MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust system.

Acquired by the seller in 2021, this '03 SSR pickup now shows under 12,000 miles.

This 2003 Chevrolet SSR is now offered with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Low-mileage example

• Power retractable hardtop

• 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine

• Tuned ECU

• Ported and polished throttle body

• K&N cold air intake

• Kooks headers and high-flow catalysts

• MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust system

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Redline Red paint

• Black leather upholstery

• Heated and power-adjustable bucket seats

• Rear-wheel drive

• Four‑wheel disc brakes

• Limited-slip differential

• 19” front, 20” rear wheels

Modifications

• Tuned ECU

• Ported and polished throttle body

• K&N cold air intake

• Kooks headers and high-flow catalysts

• MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust system

Servicing & Documentation

• Per the seller, and according to the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, the following service has been performed:

• 2026

  • The seller reports that an AC Delco brand battery was purchased in January and installed in March 2026

• 2024

  • The seller states the oil was last changed in 2024

• September 2023

  • Fuel filter replaced

• August 2022

  • Spark plugs replaced

• September 2021

  • Oil and filter changed

Known Imperfections

From the seller: “The automatic convertible top has a switch code that periodically comes up. I am always able to get the top up and down with a couple of tries. Once it starts, it has no problem completing the task.”

Ownership History

The truck has registration history in Tennessee and Indiana and was acquired by the seller in 2021.

Additional Information

From the seller: “Early production SSR with it being the 244th ever built. It has been tastefully upgraded to approximately 380 HP. Nothing has been done internally to the 5.3 LS engine. The truck has been stored in a climate-controlled facility and only driven sparingly in the summer months.”