Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 25V181000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
One observed listing at $9,000, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: the fuel pump, the most common complaint. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 60%1 observed comparables
As of Aug 19, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | medium | not yet verified |
| EGR valve sticking open | medium | not yet verified |
| Spun main bearings | medium | not yet verified |
| In-frame rebuild findings | high | not yet verified |
| VGT turbo fouling | medium | not yet verified |
Fuel pump is the headline complaint: "the most common problem is the fuel pump...
Cost not yet verifiedEGR valve sticking open from carbon buildup at low idle causes derate/check-engine; advice…
Cost not yet verifiedFrancisco Amaya's mechanic-perspective video documents spun main bearings…
Cost not yet verifiedA full documented in-frame rebuild on an X15 found the intake valves needed reseating along with new valve springs and cam bearings, an add-on cost of about $4,600 in parts and labor.
Cost not yet verifiedEngine-family sources (shared Cummins 15L platform): VGT turbo carbon/soot fouling called…
Cost not yet verifiedPACCAR 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 with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air...
Common questions
How much does a used Peterbilt 579 cost?
We have one observed listing, at 9,000 (as of 2026-08-19). One listing is not a price range, so treat it as a single data point.
What fails on the Peterbilt 579?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Fuel pump, EGR valve sticking open, Spun main bearings. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Peterbilt 579 under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURES: - Fuel pump is the headline complaint: "the most common problem is the fuel pump... from 17 all the way to 21, the fuel pump is having issues," recall referenced on camera; symptoms are rough idling, excessive smoke, and extended cranking (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh6-x3lp-iM @ 00:01:03-00:01:38, recall @ 00:01:24). - EGR v
- REPAIR: - Injectors: ~$1,000 each (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM @ 00:00:58). - Cylinder head replacement (SOHC variant): ~$3,750. https://www.cylinder-heads.com/cummins-isx/ - Documented real-world in-frame add-on cost: $4,600 in parts and labor covering intake valve reseat, valve springs, and new cam bearings — presenter i
- LIFE: - Documented service life of 500,000+ miles achievable; fuel economy 7-10 MPG typical; base warranty 2yr/250,000mi, extended 5yr/500,000mi. https://www.cylinder-heads.com/cummins-isx/
- VIDEO (00:00:58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "thing. And luckily for me, it's a relief valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a"
- VIDEO (00:01:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a"
- VIDEO (00:01:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a piece. So, we're starting it. And uh"
- RECALL (20V199000, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)): 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 with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti...
- RECALL (25V181000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
Sources
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- NHTSA recall 20V199000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC))nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 25V181000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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