Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Gillig Low Floor
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Gillig Low Floor has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V418000 Turn Signal Flashing Rate Incorrect/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V119000 Visibilty of Turn Signals/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V368000 HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V427000 ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V473000 ECM CALIBRATION/EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V500000 GILLIG/SURE-LOCK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V486000 ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V485000 GILLIG/CUMMINS/OIL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V308000 GILLIG/HYDROGEN TRANSDUCER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Gillig Low Floor has limited owner feedback with only one complaint and nine recalls. This suggests potential reliability concerns, primarily around lighting and several engine-related issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn signals | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil and filter changes
- Inspect and replace air filters
- Check tire condition and alignment
- Brake system inspection and servicing
- Coolant system maintenance
- Transmission fluid changes
- Check and replace drive belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Slow turn signal flashing
- Unusual engine noise
- Excessive oil consumption
- Fuel odor inside vehicle
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Gillig Low Floor at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.