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1998-2003 · 6 model years

General Trailer Trailer Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the General Trailer Trailer across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age19981 complaint · 1 recallSee the 1998
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Trailer complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20030100-C
20020100-C
20010100-C
20000100-C
19990100-C
19981100Wheels & tiresD

Most common Trailer problems

General Trailer Trailer recalls 1

Service brakes: check valve

03V29600057 vehicles affected

On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 And 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and...

Latest Trailer complaints

1998 General Trailer TrailerWheels & tires

4 Tow master trailer radials have failed in a period of just over 1 year. These are used on a boat trailer and they are very low mileage. I am convinced these tires are just poor quality and might be considered dangerous.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10853408

Questions about the General Trailer Trailer

Which General Trailer Trailer years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common General Trailer Trailer problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the General Trailer Trailer have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all General Trailer Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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