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2006-2019 · 14 model years

Peterbilt 587 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Peterbilt 587 across 14 model years, and it has 23 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20171 complaint · 5 recallsSee the 2017
Complaints
1
Recalls
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

587 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20190300-C
20180400-C
20171500Electrical systemC
20160600-C
20150600-C
20140900-D
20130900-D
20120800-D
20110500-C
20100400-C
20090300-B
20080400-C
20070200-A
20060100-A

Most common 587 problems

Peterbilt 587 recalls 23

Electronic stability control (ESC)

20V199000460,515 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX...

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

15V2700001,494 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20...

Latest 587 complaints

2017 Peterbilt 587Electrical system

The climate control module for the cab, and the bunk keep shorting out. The fan speed control literally melts. The control sticks then starts smoking. I have had peterbilt replace it, but it keeps going out. I'm afraid it's going to burn the truck up while I'm asleep.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11182068

Questions about the Peterbilt 587

Which Peterbilt 587 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2017 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Peterbilt 587 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006, 2007, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 587 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Peterbilt 587 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 587 have?

NHTSA lists 23 recalls across all Peterbilt 587 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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