AI Damage2017 Mack Granite (GR): common problems
The maker issued 121 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 121
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR
Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During…
- Service Campaign - MP8 Stainless Oil Pan
- CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft
- CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built…
- CBR
TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- CBR
- CBR
For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left side of the engine may move excessively and rub the area where it secures the line.
- TSB
Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st…
- CBR
Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer…
- Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U113
The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
NHTSA lists 121 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Granite (GR) 201694 sources
- Granite (GR) 2018200 sources
- Granite (GR) 2019229 sources
- Granite (GR) 2020221 sources
- Granite (GR) 2021219 sources
- Granite (GR) 2022218 sources
- Granite (GR) 2023177 sources
- Granite (GR) 2024117 sources
- Granite (GR) 202563 sources
- Granite (GR) 202618 sources
- Granite (GR) 20278 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mack Granite (GR)?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 121 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Mack Granite (GR)?
NHTSA lists 121 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 2017 Mack Granite (GR) 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.
Other 2017 models
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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 2026-11-04.