2000 Peterbilt 379 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Peterbilt 379, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated that the vehicle's braking system operated poorly. The consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined that all four rear wheel brake assemblies were cracked. Eleven failures were reported with the dealer within 22 months. The writer, john reed davis, a licensed professional engineer was retained by the consumer. (Peterbilt 379 tri axle dump truck with s cam brake assemblies installed on the tri axle).”
NHTSA complaint #10044548, filed 2003-11“Problems with s cam brake assemblies that were installed on the tri axle truck. The problem was common in other trucks with large engines such as 600 hp and dana spicer dual rear axle configuration.”
NHTSA complaint #10044683, filed 2003-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Peterbilt 379
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Peterbilt 379
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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