2026 GILLIG LOW FLOOR

2 recalls, 1 complaints

26V142000 Mar 12, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Low Floor transit buses. The air compressor intake pipe may contact and damage the fuel line.
Consequence
A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will inspect, replace, and reorient the intake pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
3,568 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC
26V144000 Mar 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, Gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
424 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Gillig, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
This complaint involves Gillig all-electric transit buses, model years 2024–2026, and a recurring failure of the electric air compressor supplying the air brake system. When the compressor fails, system air pressure drops, resulting in automatic application of the brakes. Unlike a conventional co... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GILLIG LOW FLOOR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE03007 Opened: Feb 7, 2003 , Closed: Feb 24, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
POWER CABLE GROUNDING
IN LATE OCTOBER 2002, GILLIG CORPORATION RELEASED A FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN ADVISING OWNERS THAT A PROTRUDING BOLT ON THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (A/C) COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH AN UNINSULATED POWER CABLE END AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE.THE REMEDY WAS TO REMOVE THE EXCESS LENGTH FROM THE A/C BOLT.AS A RESU... Read more

GILLIG LOW FLOOR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GILLIG LOW FLOOR across all model years (1997, 2026).

314 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GILLIG LOW FLOOR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 2 1
2025 4 0 View
2024 9 0 View
2023 15 0 View
2022 11 0 View
2021 12 0 View
2020 14 0 View
2019 12 1 View
2018 13 0 View
2017 15 0 View
2016 20 1 View
2015 19 0 View
2014 23 2 View
2013 17 0 View
2012 11 0 View
2011 10 0 View
2010 9 0 View
2009 5 0 View
2008 5 1 View
2007 8 0 View
2006 5 0 View
2005 4 0 View
2004 8 0 View
2003 9 1 View
2002 8 0 View
2001 10 0 View
2000 10 1 View
1999 10 0 View
1998 10 0 View
1997 6 0 View

Other GILLIG Models

Model Recalls Complaints
29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 0 0 View
29 INCH LOW FLOOR 0 0 View
35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 0 0 View
56815 0 0 View
85515 0 0 View
BRT 0 0 View
BUS 0 0 View
GILLIG 0 0 View