AI Damage1995 Peterbilt Conventional: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 75% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Tires: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The blowout caused damage to the vehicle's left fender, front grill, left running board and possible engine compartment damage. Updated 07/20/06.
While driving on turnpike, the right front tire and rim came off of truck, causing damage to the right front wheel assembly, tire was not located and no tire information was given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-91-312)
Part of the driveshaft fell off the unit resulting in collision with other vehicle (ohio traffic crash report).
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Conventional has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, powertrain, wheels. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (50%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional?
NHTSA lists 0 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 1995 Peterbilt Conventional 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 1995 models
Read also
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 2026-11-05.