Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Peterbilt / Peterbilt
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
004301696 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 1994 PETERBILT DUMP TRUCK. ELECTRICAL SHORT NEAR STARTER MOTOR. FIRE OCCURRED WHILE PARKED. *NM
004286906 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1984 The consumer that wrote in owns the peterbilt truck. the consumer stated he rear ended another motorist who was test driving a chevrolet silverado
003252815 PETERBILT PETERBILT 9999 WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. *MR (1974 PETERBUILT) *SC *JB
0000210193 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2003 WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. *JB
000060845 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 Two failed fuel lines created a fire and pollution hazard. other peterbilt owners have had the same problem and the manufacturer is aware of the
999048024 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 There were at least three different semi tractors from this dealership that had steer tire blow outs. this tire was sent to bridgestone for analysis
001025177 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2001 The vehicle?s front end shakes and the vehicle wanders when driving over bumpy roads. the right front and left front wheel bearings, steering u joint
001025176 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2001 THE VEHICLE LOST FUEL PRESSURE DUE TO INJECTOR FAILURE. *YH
000003404 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1988 The trailers dual tire assembly came off the vehicle causing all other vehicle to be struck by debris while driving, vehicle's were damaged by flying
0000074847 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
998073390 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE, FIRE CAUSED VEHICLE PARKED TO THE SIDE TO BURN AS WELL. MJS
996073389 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
995066710 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1985 TRANSMISSION EXPLODED/ FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
999064496 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 While driving the vehicle lost all engine power included power steering, while driving vehicle to the side of the road, the load shifted and the
999058865 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 The carrier bearing supporting the (2) piece driveshaft, cut loose causing the drive shaft to strike right side fuel tank and crossover line resulting
997058065 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
0000056874 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1996 DOOR OF THE REAR SEMI TRAILER CAME OPEN BECAUSE TO LATCH POST WAS BROKEN FROM THE BASE CAUSING DAMAGE TO A METAL POST AT TOLL STOP.
997031966 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1993 WHILE DRIVING TWO RIGHT REAR TIRES FELL OFF.
996017213 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1977 VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
995003242 PETERBILT PETERBILT 9999 POWER STEERING GEAR BOXES OVERHEAT. *AW
003221517 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1993 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S LEFT AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
003221032 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1993 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S LEFT AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
0000210673 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2003 WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. *JB
003202897 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1998 My complaint concerns nhtsa's apparent focus on suvs, when there is a much greater danger on the highways. 18 wheel trucks. in good weather, tractor
003202424 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1998 My complaint concerns nhtsa's apparent focus on suvs, when there is a much greater danger on the highways. 18 wheel trucks. in good weather, tractor
999064497 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 While driving the vehicle lost all engine power included power steering, while driving vehicle to the side of the road, the load shifted and the
999048029 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 There were at least three different semi tractors from this dealership that had steer tire blow outs. this tire was sent to bridgestone for analysis
001025180 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2001 THE VEHICLE LOST FUEL PRESSURE DUE TO INJECTOR FAILURE. *YH
000012319 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2000 The recapped michelin (385/65r22,5 xyz 15r22,5 or18) tire experienced tread separation which resulted in a rollover accident that led to injury. fire
000012316 PETERBILT PETERBILT 2000 The recapped michelin (385/65r22,5 xyz 15r22,5 or18) tire experienced tread separation which resulted in a rollover accident that led to injury. fire
000011259 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 While driving the left front steering wheel separated from the axle and rolled onto the inside beem, due to possible wheel lug nut failure or axle
000011258 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 While driving the left front steering wheel separated from the axle and rolled onto the inside beem, due to possible wheel lug nut failure or axle
996187021 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE RECALL PART AVAILABLE (95E-003). PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996187001 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE RECALL PART AVAILABLE (95E-003). PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
998136192 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 When driving at any speed the vehicle will start vibrating and shaking real hard. also, when applying the brakes the same thing happens, and there
998136175 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 When driving at any speed the vehicle will start vibrating and shaking real hard. also, when applying the brakes the same thing happens, and there
998136174 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1999 When driving at any speed the vehicle will start vibrating and shaking real hard. also, when applying the brakes the same thing happens, and there
0000074854 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
0000074848 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1996 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
0000074846 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
999073400 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
999073399 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
998073398 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE, FIRE CAUSED VEHICLE PARKED TO THE SIDE TO BURN AS WELL. MJS
996073397 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1995 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
0000060807 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
0000060799 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1997 BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
999058873 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 The carrier bearing supporting the (2) piece driveshaft, cut loose causing the drive shaft to strike right side fuel tank and crossover line resulting
997058073 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1994 VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. MJS
997041294 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1979 FRAGMENTS FROM UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE FREE AND DAMAGED VEHICLE.
997041286 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1979 FRAGMENTS FROM UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE FREE AND DAMAGED VEHICLE.
997032403 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1996 STRAP ON FUEL TANK BROK, CAUSING GAS LEAK.
997032395 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1996 STRAP ON FUEL TANK BROK, CAUSING GAS LEAK.
997031974 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1993 WHILE DRIVING TWO RIGHT REAR TIRES FELL OFF.
997027300 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1991 VEHICLE LOST REAR DUAL TIRES ON TRAILER, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
996012423 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1989 BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
996012415 PETERBILT PETERBILT 1989 BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
995009105 PETERBILT PETERBILT 9999 VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ROLLED OVER, CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD

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