2011 Peterbilt 579
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
Campaign 14V283000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Campaign 15V132000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015.
Campaign 15V270000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR 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 and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020.
Campaign 20V199000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2011 Peterbilt 579 — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 14V283000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V132000 (equipment, tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V270000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V199000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2011 Peterbilt 579 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2011 Peterbilt 579 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.