2000 Peterbilt 379 Suspension 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 suspension of the 2000 Peterbilt 379, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 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.
“2000 Peterbilt 379 utility trailer wheel bearing caught on fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0205-89) updated 08/05/10 updated 9/1/10 the consumer stated the bearings went dry and started a grease fire, not the tires. Updated 09/1/410”
NHTSA complaint #10345429, filed 2010-07“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
- 03V125000Apr 1, 2003On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit…Covers: Peterbilt 379 1998–2002, 387 1998–2002, 357 1998–2002 +5 more
- 01V167001May 17, 2001Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient…Covers: Peterbilt 379 2000, Kenworth W900 2000, Peterbilt 357 2000 +7 more
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Peterbilt 379
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
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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