2018 Peterbilt 579 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Peterbilt 579, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Bendix wingman collision mitigation system, this system as am trying to brake the vehicle determined that the vehicle in front was closer than it really was and locked the brakes and steering, at such time the driver looses control of the vehicle completely, this was the fourth time it did this, the third time it locked the brakes I was trying to brake while a car was driving out of a driveway, second time I was trying to pass a car and it detected the car to close and locked the brakes, first time bumper to bumper it was raining, on a highway a vehicle cut in front of me tried to apply the…”
NHTSA complaint #11202730, filed 2019-04, 20,000 miles“This vehicle about 6-8 weeks ago started throwing codes for all systems above (over 100 codes). This issue affected all systems of the vehicle including but not limited to the speed and braking of the vehicle, plus the fuel system and adaptive driving systems. We took it to the dealer Performance Peterbilt in Tifton, GA. They cleared the codes and said they resolved it by replacing a NOX sensor. We left the repair shop and within 50-100 miles the exact same issue started up again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11624162, filed 2024-11Related recalls
- 20V199000Apr 6, 2020PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles…Covers: Peterbilt 579 2008–2019, Kenworth T800 2008–2020, T270 2008–2020 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 10219235Aug 3, 2022The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
- 10206090Dec 2, 2021âÂÂSafety Recall â Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage â NHTSA ID: 21V906, TC: 2021-713. The work brake (also known as winch brake) may unintentionally…
- 10182219Oct 1, 2020Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has introduced an improved mounting bracket for low mount air tanks for vehicles built between January 01, 2017 and July 06, 2020. Torsional vibration may…
- 10177935Jul 29, 2020Fix-As-Fail - Bendix New-Gen Lightweight Steer Axle Drum Brake Spider Cracking
- 10174764Apr 30, 2020Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power…
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Peterbilt 579
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Peterbilt 579
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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