2006 Kenworth T2000 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Air (7)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
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 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 198,719 mi“right rear brake chamber was leaking. took to dealer. found internal rod end broken off. they replaced brake chamber. *tr…”
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 210,738 mi“right rear brake chamber cracked. took to dealer and they replaced. *tr…”
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 231,028 mi“parking brakes were not working. took to dealer. they replaced both s cam brackets and both brake chambers. *tr…”
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 308,737 mi“left rear brake chamber broken at mounting studs and s-cam broken. dealer welded up mount on s-cam and installed new brake chamber. *tr…”
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 233,260 mi“dot scale in ca discovered both brake chambers on rear axle were broken. truck was put out of service until repairs were made at the scale. both chambers were replaced. had this not been discovered a serious accident could've happened. *tr…”
2008-09-03 · Service Brakes, Air · 303,287 mi“brake chamber missing a bolt and bent push rod. took to dealer - pounded bracket straight and replaced brake chamber. *tr…”
2008-08-22 · Service Brakes, Air · 376,100 mi“on two of are 2006 t2000 kenoworth semis, the s-cam tube broke under stress of normal braking. causing the trucks to lose there braking power to that tire. these trucks had around 400,000 miles on them. this kind of repair is rare this early in the trucks life, and is possibly dangerous if it happens at the wrong time. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.