2004 Great Dane GCDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Great Dane GCD, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Great Dane GCD 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 brakes, air10

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

1 recall

2004 Great Dane GCD 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-216 · Jun 9, 2003 · 9 vehicles

Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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 Great Dane.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other GCD 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 GCD median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GCD owners report

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

WABASH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY OPERATING. INTERMITTENTLY WORKING AND RELEASING BRAKES UNABLE TO STOP. *SCC *JB
Complaint 10041524 · Oct 21, 2003

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