2000 Peterbilt 377 Problems: 3 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2000 Peterbilt 377 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
1
Locks
1
Tires
1

Problems by type

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Brakes
1
Locks
1
Tires
1

Recalls 3

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported July 15, 2002 · 4,513 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. Kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4201 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440.

Recall number 02V037003 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported August 28, 2001 · 2,294 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began october 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000 or kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000.

Recall number 01V140006 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported June 5, 2001 · 52,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
Risk: If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.

Recall number 01V179000 · Recall details

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What 2000 Peterbilt 377 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Tires · OH

2000 peterbilt semi right front tire blew out. *kb

Filed Oct 11, 2002 · Brakes · NY

When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping. Dealer replaced brakes pad. Consumer states the problem is reoccurring. Mr

Filed Oct 11, 2002 · Locks · NY

Sonsumer states that the structure of the cab lock door opened itself. Mr

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Is the 2000 Peterbilt 377 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1.5 times a typical 377 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Peterbilt 377?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Peterbilt 377 have?

3 recalls, covering steering and latches/locks/linkages.

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