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2017 Mack Granite (gu) problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2017 Mack Granite (gu) — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Granite (gu) years?

Granite (gu) NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Granite (gu) NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Mack Granite (gu) problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2017 Mack Granite (gu) have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V600000LightingAugust 25, 2023 · 27,418 units

Defect

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 number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional turn signal lighting, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0448.

16V929000SuspensionDecember 23, 2016 · 200 units

Defect

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 front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Consequence

Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0406.

16V098000SteeringFebruary 19, 2016 · 1,187 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Granite (GU) and TerraPro (MRU) trucks manufactured from November 9, 2015, through January 19, 2016. The affected trucks may be missing a roll pin to secure the upper steering yoke to the steering shaft.

Consequence

If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the steering shaft if the roll pin is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0400.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 9, 2018 · crash

2017 Mack Granite (gu) — common questions

Is the 2017 Mack Granite (gu) reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Mack Granite (gu) have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Mack Granite (gu). Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.