AI Damage2020 Peterbilt 587: common problems
The maker issued 20 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 20
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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…
- This recently published bulletin has been updated to include inspection procedures to assess if a hood is…
- 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…
- 7/700 Service Agreement - Letter Only
- Fix As Fail â Chassis that were manufactured with certain battery cable routing brackets may experience…
Fix As Fail â Chassis that were manufactured with certain battery cable routing brackets may experience rubbing or chafing of the battery cables.
- This campaign is the final opportunity to replace the oil filter screw cap to reduce occurrences of broken…
This campaign is the final opportunity to replace the oil filter screw cap to reduce occurrences of broken bypass valve tabs. Broken oil valve tabs can cause oil flow obstruction to critical engine parts, resulting in…
- Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis…
Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the…
- The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures
- Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet…
Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis…
- 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…
- 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
Peterbilt has introduced an improved mounting bracket for low mount air tanks for vehicles built between January 01, 2017 and July 06, 2020. Torsional vibration may stress the currently-installed brackets and cause…
NHTSA lists 20 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Peterbilt 587?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 20 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Peterbilt 587?
NHTSA lists 20 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 2020 Peterbilt 587 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 2020 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.