AI Damage2021 Mack Pinnacle (CHU): common problems
The maker issued 117 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 117
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR
Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- 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…
- CBR
After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.
- Fleet Improvement - Atlantic Waste axle temp
- 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
- Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin
Mack Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on REMACK AMT mDRIVE Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dealer…
- 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…
NHTSA lists 117 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mack Pinnacle (CHU)?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 117 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Mack Pinnacle (CHU)?
NHTSA lists 117 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 2021 Mack Pinnacle (CHU) 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 2021 models
Read also
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.