2005 Peterbilt 387 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 387 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Peterbilt 387. That ranks 2nd out of 19 387 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Peterbilt 387 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | 322,232 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Peterbilt 387 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur.
Risk: Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Fix: Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Risk: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Fix: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Steering
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the potential to be misaligned with the steering column shaft, thereby providing incorrect information to the bendix ecu.
Risk: This condition could affect vehicle throttle control and braking, thereby leading to loss of vehicle steering control which could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the steering column will be replaced to insure proper alignment of the steering shaft sensor and the full esp system will be reactivated. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Parts to complete the remedy are estimated to be available in early 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Seats
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.
Risk: A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Fix: Gra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat. Owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2005 peterbilt 387. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer stated prior to the recall, he had to fix several oil leaks on the truck and incurred costly expenses. The truck had to be towed due to a hole in the vva oil line. *jb
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on rough road conditions, the air tank bracket of the air brake supply fractured without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop and a dealer who replaced the air brackets, but the problem continued to occur. The…
Other Peterbilt 387 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 387 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 387 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 387 | 4 | 14 |
| 2007 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 387 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 387 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 387 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 387 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 387 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 387 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Peterbilt 387?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Peterbilt 387?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Peterbilt 387 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 387 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.