2015 Mack Granite (gu)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Mack Granite (gu), most often about the power train. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-554 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mack Granite (gu) 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
Power train10

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

12 recalls

2015 Mack Granite (gu) 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.

41%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: chamber

New

Recall 25V-867 · Dec 15, 2025 · 679 vehicles · 277 repaired

Risk. Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2026 Q2

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 23V-600 · Aug 25, 2023 · 27,418 vehicles · 14,580 repaired

Risk. Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2018 Q2

Front: hub

Recall 16V-929 · Dec 23, 2016 · 200 vehicles · 167 repaired

Risk. Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2017 Q3

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 16V-099 · Feb 19, 2016 · 33,981 vehicles · 21,088 repaired

Risk. If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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82%repaired · 2017 Q2

Disc: chamber

Recall 15V-804 · Nov 30, 2015 · 679 vehicles · 558 repaired

Risk. If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2017 Q1

Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger

Recall 15V-702 · Oct 26, 2015 · 2,571 vehicles · 1,439 repaired

Risk. If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2017 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 15V-528 · Aug 18, 2015 · 84 vehicles · 59 repaired

Risk. If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2016 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 15V-522 · Aug 17, 2015 · 62 vehicles · 49 repaired

Risk. If the electrical cables and air lines were to fall and get tangled in the driveline, it could affect the electrical system and braking system, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2016 Q2

Engine

Recall 14V-738 · Nov 20, 2014 · 40 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. If the Automatic Shut-down Protection System does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2015 Q4

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 14V-554 · Sep 11, 2014 · 78 vehicles · 27 repaired

Risk. If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2016 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 14V-553 · Sep 11, 2014 · 381 vehicles · 347 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 14V-078 · Feb 21, 2014 · 70,208 vehicles · 37,850 repaired

Risk. Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, 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 Mack.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Granite (gu) 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 Granite (gu) median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Granite (gu) owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

YOKE NUT AT END OF TRANSMISSION COMES LOOSE. CAUSES A VIBRATION THAT MAKES THE DRIVE LINE FILL OUT. OR NEEDS REPLACED. HAS COME LOOSE 4 TIMES IN 19 MONTHS. MACK IS NOW CHARGING ME FOR THE REPAIRS. MACK HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY PAPERWORK ON WARRANTY WORK. HAVE NOT SENT ME A BILL YET
Complaint 10905146 · Sep 9, 2016 · 24,000 miles

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