2014 PETERBILT 579 Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

WHEELS

1 complaint

THE LOCK NUT SYSTEM ON THE LEFT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED. THE LOCK NUT COMPLETELY BACKED OFF OF THE SPINDLE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

Oct 08, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 579 TRACTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERTAINING TO THE GAUGES, SENSORS, AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE MIRROR WAS ALSO VIBRATING AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES FOR SEVERAL REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR, THE CHASSIS NODE, AND ADDITIONAL REPAIRS THAT THE CONTACT DOCUMENTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 13, 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2014 PETERBILT 579 have?

The 2014 PETERBILT 579 currently has 2 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 PETERBILT 579?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 PETERBILT 579 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 PETERBILT 579 problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2014 PETERBILT 579 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.