2021 Gillig Brt Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Gillig Brt. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Gillig Brt
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Door (structure)
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Gillig Brt. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Gillig Brt model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gillig Brt model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Gillig Brt | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Gillig Brt | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Gillig Brt
How do I know if my 2021 Gillig Brt has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Gillig Brt; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gillig dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V291000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Gillig models
- Low Floor7 complaints
- 29 Foot Low Floor1 complaints
- Phantom1 complaints
- School Bus1 complaints
- 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor0 complaints
- 568150 complaints
- 855150 complaints
- Bus0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.