2005 Peterbilt 379 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1) · Power Train:axle Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2013-11-25 · campaign 13V593000 · 561 vehicles
Defect: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this infor
Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Service bulletins (14)
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."
Power Train 2024-10-01 · 1210F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1210f - spl 170xl interaxle driveline warranty section has been updated with descriptions of recommended repairs and an updated prws claim coding table has been added.
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.
Power Train 2020-05-29 · 11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-06-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 🔥 fire“2005 peterbilt 379, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the middle lane when his truck caught fire from underneath the front hood near the engine. unit 1 then drove to the south side of the shoulder where he put the fire out. *bf oil leaked from underneath the hood. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0302-90)*jb…”
2011-02-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt conventional 379. the contact noticed that the fan hub was fractured. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. approximately two years earlier, the fan hub was replaced but became fractured again. the vehicle was at an authorized dealer being repaired. the current mileages was 490,000 and the …”
2010-07-26 · Tires“2005 peterbuilt 379, unit 2 had a blowout on the trailer. debris from the failure struck unit 1 causing damage. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0359-91)*jb updated 08/06/10 *bf…”
2010-03-22 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft“2005 peterbilt 379 conventional, drive shaft broke from truck onto the roadway and another vehicle struck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report # 10-0279-90 updated 05/03/10 *bf…”
2010-01-28 · Fuel System, Diesel · 350,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 379 tractor. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions. there was a strong odor of fuel coming from outside of the vehicle. the fuel pressure gauge displayed fluctuated readings. the vehicle was able to continue in operation. suddenly, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and exite…”
2008-06-17 · Power Train:axle Assembly · 🔥 fire“2005 peterbilt 379 caught fire. consumer heard a hissing noise and pulled over and notice the tires were on fire. *nj the driver noticed smoke coming from the drive axles. ohio traffic report # 10-0196-89 updated 04/15/10 *bf…”
2006-04-18 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly · 101,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. there were no obvious road hazards. the vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.