AI Damage1999 Great Dane Trailer: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Great Dane Trailer filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and wheels. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 50% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Wheels: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The tractors air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured ((state of colorado traffic accident report).
1999 great dane trailer. Consumer was eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the right rear trailer wheel came off. Consumer was pulling into a plaza when the second wheel came off. The right rear wheels separated from the trailer due to the lug bolts/nuts shearing off. (ohio traffic crash report)
The 1999 great dane trailer's left tandem wheels caught on fire. The was damag to the rear tandem wheels, trailer floor, and to the side of the trailer.
While driving, the front axle on the left side of the trailer broke, the aluminum housing which covers the wheel bearing came off of the axle.(ohio traffic report, 10-91-274)
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trailer has 2 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Great Dane Trailer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, wheels. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Great Dane Trailer?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Great Dane Trailer from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.