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2011-2022 · 12 model years

Mack Pinnacle (chu) Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Mack Pinnacle (chu) across 12 model years, and it has 20 recalls. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the lights.

Most complaints for its age20201 complaint · 4 recallsSee the 2020
Complaints
1
Recalls
20
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Pinnacle (chu) 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
20220200-C
20210200-C
20201400LightsD
20190300-C
20180200-B
20170300-C
20160300-C
20150400-C
20140400-C
20130300-C
20120800-D
20110700-D

Most common Pinnacle (chu) problems

Mack Pinnacle (chu) recalls 20

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...

Service brakes: reservoir / tank

19V1070009 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As...

Suspension: hub

16V929000200 vehicles affected

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 Granite (GU), 2012-2017 Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), and 2013-2015 and 2017 Titan (TD) trucks manufactured January 7, 2011, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with...

Latest Pinnacle (chu) complaints

2020 Mack Pinnacle (chu)Lights

Led headlight do not generate enough heat to melt any snow. A half an hour driving time in steady snow results in the lights being totally covered by snow and completely useless for illumination after dark. Stopping on the side of the road to clean off the lights every 15minutes is not a reasonably safe answer to this problem. Lenses must be heated.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11311568

Questions about the Mack Pinnacle (chu)

Which Mack Pinnacle (chu) years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2020 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mack Pinnacle (chu) years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Pinnacle (chu) years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mack Pinnacle (chu) problems?

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

How many recalls does the Mack Pinnacle (chu) have?

NHTSA lists 20 recalls across all Mack Pinnacle (chu) 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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