2015 Peterbilt 385 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2015 Peterbilt 385 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2015 compare to other 385 years?

385 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2015 Peterbilt 385 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V132000OtherMarch 6, 2015 · 213,230 units

Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

Consequence

If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.

2015 Peterbilt 385 — common questions

Is the 2015 Peterbilt 385 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Peterbilt 385 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Peterbilt 385. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other 385 years?

Does the 2015 Peterbilt 385 have recalls?

2015 Peterbilt 385 — common questions

Is the 2015 Peterbilt 385 reliable?

Does the 2015 Peterbilt 385 have recalls?

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