Great Dane problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2 safety complaints with NHTSA about Great Dane vehicles in our database, and Great Dane has issued 44 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 44
- Models
- 16
Great Dane models with the most complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Great Dane models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane DRY Freight Van | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Reefer | 2011–2017 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Great Dane Champion | 2020–2027 | 0 | 18 | — |
| Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck | 2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Champion Composite DRY | 2019 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Converter Dolly | 2015–2016 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer | 2011–2016 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Great Dane Everest | 2019–2024 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Great Dane Everest SS | 2018–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | 2013–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Great Dane Freedom | 2019–2022 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Great Dane GPA | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Semi Van | 2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Trailer | 2007–2012 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Great Dane Truck Body | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane Van | 2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent Great Dane recalls
Risk: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An improperly welded support gear bracing mount can lead to the trailer collapsing, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their trailer is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Risk: A loose axle spindle nut can allow the wheel to detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology