2000 Peterbilt 379 Steering 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 steering of the 2000 Peterbilt 379, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Power steering reservoir mounting bracket broke, owner was informed that a service bulletin was issued and that a replacement bracket would be installed if the existing bracket was cracking, consumer suggests an angle type bracket be fabricated and bolted to the existing reservoir bracket, then bolted to the lower intake manifold bolt, this would elimate torsion stresses on the reservoir brackets at the timing cover where cracks begin.”
NHTSA complaint #562632, filed 2001-08“Vehicle is leaning too much to the left. Vehicle has been to the dealer and several independent repair shops, and no one can correct the problem, asking NHTSA to assist on this issue. . Several mechanic discovered that the steer tires were worn, the steer axle wheel bearing was broken and the right steer axle kinpin had excessive play, the vehicle was aligned, the clutch was adjusted, the steering was tight, and the steering gear box was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #899684, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 02V037003Jul 15, 2002Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles…Covers: Peterbilt 379 1999–2000, Kenworth T800 1999–2000, W900 1999–2000 +10 more
- 01V140006Aug 28, 2001Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that…Covers: Peterbilt 379 1999–2000, Kenworth T800 1999–2000, W900 1999–2000 +10 more
- 01V066000Mar 7, 2001Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.Covers: Peterbilt 379 2000–2001, 357 2000–2001, 378 2000–2001
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Peterbilt 379
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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