1996 Peterbilt Conventional Problems: 3 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1996 Peterbilt Conventional problems

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

Fuel system
1
Transmission
1
Wheels
1

Problems by type

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Fuel system
1
Transmission
1
Wheels
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional 9

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 8, 2020 Service bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
May 29, 2020 Service bulletinInformation only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
Mar 17, 2020 Service bulletinInformation Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
Nov 6, 2019 Service bulletinInformation Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal...
Jun 10, 2019 Service bulletinInformation Only
Apr 8, 2019 Service bulletinInformation Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
Jan 4, 2019 Service bulletinInformation: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error
Jul 23, 2018 Service bulletinInformation
Jun 4, 2013 Service bulletinPeterbilt: certain trucks, with cummins engine, have experience loss of power to after treatment...

What 1996 Peterbilt Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Transmission · MI

Nar 03/13/2003 the consumer was driving westbound on ohio the turnpike when his drive shaft broke off, striking and puncturing his fuel tank. Xpress towing removed the tractor because of the leakage of oil and fuel to the road ways. *cb

Filed Nov 20, 1997 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel straps on the fuel tank broke causing fuel leak. (ohio state police report)

Filed Aug 22, 1997 · Wheels · VT

Wheels came off trailer, causing accident. (ohio state police report)

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Questions about the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional

Is the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional, close to a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional have?

No recalls on record.

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1996 Peterbilt Conventional problems