Gillig recalls and safety
114 recalls since 1970 · 13 owner complaints since 1996
114
vehicle recalls since 1970
114
vehicle recalls since 1970
Gillig has had 114 vehicle recalls since 1970, covering 156,454 vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 5 recalls for 225 vehicles, down 16.7% from 2024. The Gillig Low Floor has the most recalls (90). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
5
-16.7% vs 2024
2026 so far
3
3,998 units
All recalls
114
Since 1970
Units affected
156K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
1
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Gillig vehicle recalls each year since 1970, and the vehicles they covered
Gillig models
14 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Floor | 90 | 141K | 7 | - |
| Phantom | 22 | 21K | 3 | - |
| Gillig | 8 | 3,695 | 1 | - |
| 29 Foot Low Floor | 3 | 1,140 | 1 | - |
| 35 And 40 Foot Low Floor | 2 | 1,106 | 0 | - |
| Low Floor 29 Foot | 2 | 521 | 0 | - |
| Low Floor Electric | 2 | 101 | 0 | - |
| 56815 | 1 | 19 | 0 | - |
| 85515 | 1 | 19 | 0 | - |
| BRT | 1 | 229 | 0 | - |
| Bus | 1 | 672 | 0 | - |
| Low Floor 29' | 1 | 865 | 0 | - |
| Motorhome Chassis | 1 | 125 | 0 | - |
| School Bus | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Gillig recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Gillig recalls by component
- Electrical system17 · 27K units
- Steering14 · 13K units
- Engine and engine cooling12 · 6,440 units
- Suspension9 · 8,219 units
- Exterior lighting8 · 48K units
- Service brakes, air7 · 2,141 units
- Structure7 · 2,040 units
- Fuel system, diesel6 · 10K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Gillig owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Electrical system2
- Suspension2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Exterior lighting1
- Other/i am not sure1
- Seat belts1
- Complaints
- 13
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Gillig recalls
The newest of 114. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Gillig LOW Floor (2023-2024): EquipmentNo. 26V190000 | Crash risk | 6 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Gillig LOW Floor (2023-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V144000 | Fire | 424 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Gillig LOW Floor (2021-2026): Fuel system, dieselNo. 26V142000 | Fire | 3,568 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Gillig LOW Floor (2025): SuspensionNo. 25V913000 | Crash risk | 97 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Gillig LOW Floor (2025): Equipment adaptive/mobilityNo. 25V870000 | Injury | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Gillig LOW Floor (2013): StructureNo. 25V868000 | Crash risk | 6 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Gillig LOW Floor (2023-2024): Electrical systemNo. 25V203000 | Fire | 27 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Gillig LOW Floor (2019-2024): EquipmentNo. 25V076000 | Falls | 91 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Gillig LOW Floor (2023-2024): Electrical systemNo. 24V959000 | Electric shock | 332 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Gillig LOW Floor (2021-2024): Electrical systemNo. 24V958000 | Fire | 201 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Gillig LOW Floor (2023): Electrical systemNo. 24V921000 | Crash risk | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Gillig LOW Floor (2024): VisibilityNo. 24V811000 | Crash risk | 611 |
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Gillig have in 2025?
5 Gillig vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 225 vehicles, compared with 6 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 3 so far.
Which Gillig models have the most recalls?
The Low Floor (90), the Phantom (22) and the Gillig (8) have the most recalls since 1970. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Gillig recall problem?
Electrical system: 17 of the 114 Gillig recalls, followed by steering (14).
What do Gillig owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 2 of the 13 safety complaints Gillig owners filed since 1996, then suspension (2). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Gillig?
Yes: 1 Gillig recall tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Sep 29, 2016: Gillig LOW Floor (2016): Power train.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.