AI DamageMercedes-Benz AMG GT55: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT55 across 2 model years: 1 owner complaints and 138 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- Steering: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 107 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of…
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- Complaint CEL illuminates and/or AC does not blow cold
- Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint DAB, FM, or SDARS radio reception is limited, only a few stations are found
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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.