repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: chamber
NewRisk. Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Mack Granite (gu)Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Mack Granite (gu). It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-600 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mack Granite (gu) has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
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.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Disc: chamber
Risk. If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
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…
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
2016 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mack Granite (gu), and the recalls they led to.
- mDrive Transmission Failure to DisengageNo recall
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.