VehicleVerdict

Peterbilt Conventional Series years to avoid

Across 1978–1991, no single Conventional Series year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1991 drew the most complaints; 1989 the fewest.

2

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1978–1991

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Peterbilt Conventional Series NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1991: 2 complaints
Peterbilt Conventional Series NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Conventional Series year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199120
198901
198101
198001
197902
197802

Common questions

What is the best year for the Peterbilt Conventional Series?

By complaint volume, 1989 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Conventional Series years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt Conventional Series have?

Across all model years, the Conventional Series has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.