By year
Owner complaints about Glaval vehicles peaked at 3 in 2010
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2007 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Glaval
The complete NHTSA record for Glaval vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Glaval recalls are filed by Glaval Bus Division, part of Glaval.
Owner complaints in the last five years015 on file in all, across 27 models
Recall campaigns400 in five years
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations01 service bulletins
Components
Engine and cooling draws the most owner complaints about Glaval vehicles, 29% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Ford F150 has the most complaints of any Glaval model
Every Glaval model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F150 | 1995 to 1997 | 6 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Titan | 1999 to 2014 | 3 | 0.0 | 81 | 0 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 1996 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Universal | 1990 to 2014 | 1 | 0.0 | 98 | 0 |
| Ford E150 | 1995 to 1997 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| GMC Suburban | 1995 to 1997 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| BUS | 2006 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Primetime | 1999 to 2014 | 0 | None | 67 | 0 |
| Titan II | 2006 to 2014 | 0 | None | 57 | 0 |
| Sport | 2006 to 2014 | 0 | None | 42 | 0 |
| Concorde | 1999 to 2012 | 0 | None | 38 | 0 |
| Apollo | 1999 to 2007 | 0 | None | 34 | 0 |
| Concorde II | 2006 to 2007 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Chevrolet G20 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Entourage | 2006 to 2007 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| GMC G25 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Commute | 2017 to 2018 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Dodge B250 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Dodge D250 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Synergy | 2007 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Easy ON | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Star Cruiser | 2003 to 2004 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| VAN Conversion | 1994 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Vans | 1993 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Glaval product
- 17V-585 Sep 21, 2017
Seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted
Seats · 707 vehicles - 17V-430 Jul 6, 2017
These vehicles were built on Ford Transit chassis
Powertrain · 557 vehicles - 14V-599 Sep 26, 2014
Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack
Adaptive equipment · 828 vehicles - 14V-226 Apr 30, 2014
Armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift
Adaptive equipment · 42 vehicles - 14V-004 Jan 8, 2014
In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of…
Electrical system · 467 vehicles - 13V-520 Oct 18, 2013
Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance
Electrical system · 699 vehicles - 13V-309 Jul 15, 2013
Affected buses are equipped with a rear interior air conditioner evaporator which may come loose from its ceiling mounting over time
Equipment · 3,705 vehicles - 12V-580 Dec 10, 2012
Buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable
Equipment · 704 vehicles - 12V-384 Aug 3, 2012
Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in opening force…
Structure · 90 vehicles - 12V-321 Jul 9, 2012
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned
Adaptive equipment · 381 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.