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Model year

2005 Peterbilt 379

Heavy truck, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 18, 2006 to Jun 29, 2011.

Recalls (6)Complaints (7)Investigations (0)Bulletins (14)
Recall campaigns covering this model year633k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints73.5 times the median 2005 heavy truck
Severity index42.92005 heavy trucks average 21.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 379 peaked in 2010, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123200620082010320122014201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

29% of complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 379 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
2
Fuel system
2
Powertrain
2
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 2005 Peterbilt 379

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2005 Peterbilt 379
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
13V-593Nov 25, 2013Affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight…Equipment561Part replacement
08V-099Mar 4, 2008Slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperativeBrakes130Part replacement
07V-044Feb 12, 2007On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omittedBrakes18Repair or modification
06V-251Jul 13, 2006On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occurEquipment40Part replacement
05V-570Dec 22, 2005On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the…Engine and cooling30,995Not stated
05V-189Apr 28, 2005On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loadsSuspension1,026Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2005 Peterbilt 379

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 29, 2011Failure May 6, 2011Toledo, OHDieselFire

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10409964
  2. Filed Feb 17, 2011Failure Feb 1, 2009200,000 milesWest Newton, PACooling system

    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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10383040
  3. Filed Jul 26, 2010Failure Jun 20, 2010Lake Alfred, FLTires

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10345509
  4. Filed Mar 22, 2010Failure Feb 9, 2009Muncie, INDriveshaft

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10321932
  5. Filed Jan 28, 2010Failure Sep 9, 2007350,000 milesSunny Valley, ORFuel system, DieselFire

    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 EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN MASSIVE FLAMES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ

    NHTSA complaint 10303048
  6. Filed Jun 17, 2008Failure May 16, 2008Bremen, INAxle assemblyFire

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10231773
  7. Filed Apr 18, 2006Failure Apr 18, 2006101,000 milesAugusta, KSFuel system, Tank assembly

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 10155615
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

14 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · 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."
  • 1210F Oct 1, 2024 · 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.
  • 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · 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.
  • 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
  • 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
  • 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 34-085 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
  • 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
  • 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
  • 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
  • 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
  • 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
  • 22 Jul 19, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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