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Peterbilt 567: Used-Buy Risk, Repairs & What to Check

Used Peterbilt 567 buying guide: documented failure risks and market prices.

Status: published
Used range$43,750–$141,950
Recallnone found
Known risks4
Sources5
Verified2026-09-05
Decision status
insufficient-data

Documented failure points and real market prices for the Peterbilt 567, sourced and dated.

Confidence 0%
Market context
$72,450

6 observed comparables

As of Sep 5, 2026
Next-150k-Mile Exposure

What can make the cheap machine expensive?

fuel system / general engine performancemedium

Reduced power, poor fuel efficiency, or unusual noises attributed to fuel system problems or faulty sensors.

Cost not yet verified
fuel injectors (MX-13)high

Same MX-13 fuel-injector clogging defect named in the class action applies to Peterbilt-chassis trucks, not just Kenworth.

Cost not yet verified
turbocharger / EGR cooler (MX-13)medium

MX-13 turbo and EGR cooler failures cluster at high mileage, same engine platform used in the 567.

Cost not yet verified
DPF / emissions systemmedium

Faulty DPF systems and emissions-related problems are a top common concern shops address on Peterbilt trucks.

Cost not yet verified

Common questions

How much does a used Peterbilt 567 cost?

Observed listings range roughly $43,750 to $141,950 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).

What fails on the Peterbilt 567?

The most cited concerns in our evidence record: fuel system / general engine performance, fuel injectors (MX-13), turbocharger / EGR cooler (MX-13). See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.

From the research record

  • FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): fuel system / general engine performance: "Reduced power, poor fuel efficiency, or unusual noises" https://specstch.com/peterbilt-567-dump-truck-specs-issues-and-solutions/
  • FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): fuel injectors (MX-13): "The fuel injectors utilized in the MX-13 engine often clog after minimal use and preventative maintenance is of little, if any, help." https://www.classaction.org/news/mx-13-diesel-engine-in-certain-kenworth-peterbilt-trucks-plagued-by-fuel-injector-defect-lawsuit-says
  • FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): turbocharger / EGR cooler (MX-13): "EGR cooler problems develop around 500,000 miles, causing coolant loss and white smoke." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/paccar-mx-13-engine-reliability-and-maintenance-guide/
  • FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): DPF / emissions system: "Faulty DPF systems and emissions-related problems" https://www.superiorequipmentrepair.com/trucks/peterbilt/
  • MARKET (6 listings observed 2026-09-05): low $43,750 / median $72,450 / high $141,950. Agent-sourced: 6 real dealer listings (2016-2023, 427k-592k mi), $43,750-$141,950, median $72,450. Wide spread reflects a 7-model-year range.

Sources

  1. specstch.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
  2. classaction.org (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
  3. skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
  4. superiorequipmentrepair.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
  5. soarr.com dealer inventory (6 listings observed 2026-09-05)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
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