Great Dane Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 81 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints across 30 Great Dane models, filed by Great Dane Trailers. Pick a model, then a year.
81
safety recalls
30
owner complaints
30
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Great Dane models
All Great Dane models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040T | 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| Champion | 2020–2027 | 18 | 0 |
| Champion CL Drop Deck | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Champion Composite Dry | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Classic Reefer | 2002–2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Converter Dolly | 2015–2016 | 3 | 0 |
| Dry Freight Semi-Trailer | 2011–2016 | 4 | 0 |
| Dry Freight van | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry van | 2002–2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Everest | 2019–2024 | 9 | 0 |
| Everest SS | 2018–2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Flatbed Trailer | 2013–2017 | 2 | 0 |
| Freedom | 2019–2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Gcd | 2002–2004 | 1 | 1 |
| Gp | 1971–1974 | 1 | 0 |
| GP42 | 1979–1980 | 2 | 0 |
| Gpa | 2010–2011 | 1 | 0 |
| Gps | 1971–1974 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Dane | 1960–1995 | 8 | 1 |
| P-Model | 2002–2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Platform Trailer | 1984–1989 | 3 | 1 |
| Reefer | 2007–2017 | 5 | 1 |
| Semi van | 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| Ssl | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Seal | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Seal Reefer | 2002–2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer | 1987–2012 | 21 | 21 |
| Truck Body | 2018–2020 | 1 | 0 |
| Van | 1988–2015 | 3 | 2 |
| Van Trailer | 1987–1990 | 1 | 0 |
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.