2000 Peterbilt 379 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%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 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Peterbilt 379, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Front doors unlatch when going over bumps, numerous attempts have been made by the dealer to correct the problem, however the problem still exists, also an air ride was installed for the cab, but it's beginning to buckle near the air cleaner.”
NHTSA complaint #559182, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 01V179000Jun 5, 2001Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.Covers: Peterbilt 379 1999–2001, 357 1999–2001, 330 1999–2001 +2 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2000 Peterbilt 379
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology