Reliability

2017 Peterbilt 587 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

75/100

Good Choice — 2017 Peterbilt 587

The 2017 Peterbilt 587 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Peterbilt 587 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Peterbilt dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #18V657000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #16V426000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #16V872000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #17V443000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #20V199000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Peterbilt 587

Based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

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Peterbilt 587 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Peterbilt 587

Is the 2017 Peterbilt 587 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Peterbilt 587 has 5 recalls and 1 owner complaint. This is generally considered a reliable model year.

How many recalls does the 2017 Peterbilt 587 have?

The 2017 Peterbilt 587 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Peterbilt 587?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Peterbilt 587 are: Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Peterbilt 587 safe to buy?

The 2017 Peterbilt 587 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Peterbilt 587 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Peterbilt 587 are: 2011, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.