2001 Peterbilt 379 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 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 equipment of the 2001 Peterbilt 379, 33% of the 6 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 special ordered the vehicle to be installed with four air tanks but the manufacturer only installed three, the consumer discovered this when the drivers side door and window would not open since they are air operated. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559863, filed 2001-02“Vehicle has a toxic chemicals coming out of air ducts. Consumer believed it was coming out of air conditioner evaporator. It burned consumer's eyes. Consumer will contact the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #889927, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10188550Feb 10, 2021Information Only â Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10173205Mar 17, 2020Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10159674Apr 8, 2019Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Peterbilt 379
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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