Peterbilt 579
Peterbilt 579 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Peterbilt 579
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 2013–now | — | — | 0 | 13 | 2 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the 579
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt 12.9L 6-cylinder | 2013–2025 | 12 models | 67 |
| Peterbilt 15.0L 6-cylinder | 2013–2023 | 14 models | 46 |
About the Peterbilt 579
Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The namesake of company founder T. A. "Al" Peterman, it was established in 1939 from the acquisition of Fageol Truck and Motor Company, and has operated as part of PACCAR since 1958. Competing alongside sister division Kenworth Truck Company, it sustains one of the longest-running marketplace rivalries in American truck manufacturing.
Source: Wikipedia — Peterbilt, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 | 2 | Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.