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2026 Gillig LOW FloorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Gillig LOW Floor, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Gillig LOW Floor has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2026 Gillig LOW Floor recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-707 · Oct 23, 2026 · 1,853 vehicles

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

7%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-142 · Mar 12, 2026 · 3,568 vehicles · 267 repaired

Risk. A damaged fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

31%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: cables

New

Recall 26V-144 · Mar 12, 2026 · 424 vehicles · 130 repaired

Risk. Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gillig.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other LOW Floor year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LOW Floor median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LOW Floor owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11759345 · Aug 25, 2026

Own a 2026 LOW Floor?

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