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2009-2023 · 15 model years

Mack Granite (GU) Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Mack Granite (GU) across 15 model years, and it has 29 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age20151 complaint · 12 recallsSee the 2015
Complaints
3
Recalls
29
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Granite (GU) 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
20230100-A
20220300-C
20210400-C
20200400-C
20190400-C
20181400SuspensionC
20171310Wheels & tiresC
20160800-D
201511200Transmission & drivetrainF
201401300-F
201301000-D
201201300-F
20110400-B
20100400-B
20090100-A

Most common Granite (GU) problems

Mack Granite (GU) recalls 29

Service brakes: chamber

25V867000679 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. Vehicles remedied under Recall 15V804 (SC0398) may have had incorrect parts installed during subsequent repairs. The incorrect parts may cause a brake imbalance between the steer and...

Tires

24V77300049 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2025 GR and 2018 GU Granite vehicles equipped with non-DOT tested tires. The tires may not have been DOT tested and confirmed to be sufficient for the vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...

Exterior lighting: turn signal

23V60000027,418 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015-2023 GU and GR vehicles. The turn signals may be positioned incorrectly, reducing their visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...

Electronic stability control (ESC): software

21V233000557 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds...

Latest Granite (GU) complaints

2018 Mack Granite (GU)Suspension

The "u"bolts that attach the drive axles to the suspension appear to be faulty. We've had two break on two spate occasions in less than a week. Both times the truck was loaded with approximately 79000 lbs, we don't run over weight, and driving. First time was left rear drive axle and the second was on the right side of the forward drive axle. When purchasing new u bolts the parts guy mentioned that they've been selling a lot of them since the weather turned cold. Luckily my drivers are very aware and stopped as soon as it happened. I can only imagine what would happen if an axle broke loose at 65 mph with a full load on the truck

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11373158
2017 Mack Granite (GU)Wheels & tiresCrash1 injury

This referral involves a dump truck injury accident resulting in the vehicle overturning. I am a ky osha compliance officer assigned a complaint in regards to this vehicle. The complainant alleges that the truck needed new tires. They allege that a blown worn tire caused this accident. The accident happened near marion, ky. The truck is now in a collision repair center at 945 nandino blvd in lexington, ky. I inspected the vehicle and it had a worn inner right rear tire. The truck was loaded with 25 tons of gravel...

Read the full complaint

and traveling at approximately 45 mph when the driver lost control of the vehicle which eventually overturned. No other vehicles were involved. Since this is more of a dot issue I am referring the matter to dot for possible follow up with ky cve. My name is [[redacted]]i am attaching the police report on the incident. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Cc *tr

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 11160663
2015 Mack Granite (GU)Transmission & drivetrain

Yoke nut at end of transmission comes loose. Causes a vibration that makes the drive line fill out. Or needs replaced. Has come loose 4 times in 19 months. Mack is now charging me for the repairs. Mack has not given me any paperwork on warranty work. Have not sent me a bill yet

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10905146

Questions about the Mack Granite (GU)

Which Mack Granite (GU) years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2015 (1), 2017 (1), 2018 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2015 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mack Granite (GU) years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009, 2023, 2010 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Granite (GU) years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mack Granite (GU) problems?

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

How many recalls does the Mack Granite (GU) have?

NHTSA lists 29 recalls across all Mack Granite (GU) 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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