Models
Every Gillig model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| LOW Floor | 1997–2026 | 7 |
| Phantom | 1984–2009 | 1 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: 29 Foot LOW Floor · School Bus · 35 And 40 Foot LOW Floor · BRT · Bus · Gillig · LOW Floor 29' · LOW Floor 29 Foot · LOW Floor Electric · motorhome · Motorhome Chassis.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Gillig models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Tires2
- Electrical system2
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Service brakes1
- Seats1
- Seat belts1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Michelin X InCity Grip D rear tires. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federal placard may exceed the tire load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses. The rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened. A loose torque rod may contact and damage other axle components.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2013 Low Floor transit buses. The emergency exit window latch may fail, allowing the window to open during a crash. As such, these emergency exit windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The rivet-nut fasteners that secure the TFT flat panel display monitor to the bus ceiling may fail, causing the monitor to detach and fall.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words