AI Damage2016 Peterbilt 330: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- "Kenworth
Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the…
- Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting…
Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system…
- The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures
- Fix-As-Fail â Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are…
Fix-As-Fail â Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software…
- Sample Customer Letter - 215-3 Sleeper Heater Core O-Ring Leaking
- Information Only â Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- Fix-As-Fail - Bendix New-Gen Lightweight Steer Axle Drum Brake Spider Cracking
- Information Only
This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or…
- Fix as Fail
For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (âSOCâ) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may…
- Information only
Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- Safety Recall Bulletin
Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS…
- Safety Recall Interim Bulletin
The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Peterbilt 330?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Peterbilt 330?
NHTSA lists 18 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Peterbilt 330 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.