Electrical systemPart report
2015 Peterbilt 389 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 392miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Peterbilt 389, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 392 miles. 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.
Related recalls
- 20V130000Mar 4, 2020PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal…Covers: Peterbilt 389 2015–2020, 579 2015–2020, 567 2015–2020 +1 more
- 15V456000Jul 22, 2015PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January…Covers: Peterbilt 389 2012–2016, 579 2012–2016, 587 2012–2016 +4 more
- 15V270000May 8, 2015PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and…Covers: Peterbilt 389 2011–2016, 579 2011–2016, 587 2011–2016 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10227167Nov 10, 202234-093 Model 389 78-inch Sleeper 12V Power Port Supplier Change
- 10179370Aug 25, 2020Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with…
- 10177021Jun 8, 2020Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to…
- 10174763Apr 17, 2020"Safety Recall: NHTSA recall number is 20V130. A defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, may exist in certain Model 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles manufactured between…
- 10174762Apr 15, 2020Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to…
- 10173211Mar 31, 2020Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: Peterbilt has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, may exist in certain Model 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles…
- 10173212Mar 3, 2020Information Only â Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10172036Feb 28, 2020Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 10169787Dec 18, 2019Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one…
- 10162392Jun 10, 2019Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 Peterbilt 389
Wheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Peterbilt 389
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology