2004 Kenworth T2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Engine (1) · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2021-02-10 · 02-160 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only â windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
Electrical System 2020-06-08 · 32-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
Equipment 2020-03-17 · 32-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
Vehicle Speed Control 2020-03-03 · 34-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only â vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-11-06 · 01-075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-03-10 · Engine · 615,030 mi“apparently, certain turbo chargers installed on the cat c-15, either originally or as a replacement, have a factory-installed device in the casing that seals a hole where an optional 'emissions sensor' would otherwise be located. on my truck this plug device blew out, leaving a 1.5 inch-diameter hole in the exhaust side of the turbo. the hole in t…”
2005-12-22 · Tires“2004 kenworth t2000 right front tire blew. *ts the vehicle sustained to damage to the right front steer tire, hood, right front rim, right headlight and signals and right rearview mirror (ohio traffic crash report). *nm…”
2004-10-01 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) · 895 mi“while driving 65-70 mph lost steering control and vehicle wandered across the road. vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. dealer informed consumer that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.